Bbm7 chord
Bb minor 7th · also written A#m7
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
Ab
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Notes
- BbR
- Dbb3
- F5
- Abb7
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7
Bbm7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbm7
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
Ab
1st inversion Bbm7/Db
C5
Db
F
Ab
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbm7/F
C5
F
Ab
Bb
C6
Db
3rd inversion Bbm7/Ab
C5
Ab
Bb
C6
Db
F
More Bb chords
Minor 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bbm7 chord?
The Bb minor 7th chord (Bbm7) has 4 notes: Bb, Db, F and Ab.
How do you play Bbm7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, Db, F and Ab, starting from Bb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a minor 7th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10).
Is Bbm7 the same as A#m7?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbm7 and A#m7 sound the same.