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Bbm(maj7) chord

Bb minor major 7th · also written A#m(maj7)

C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
A

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Notes

  • Bb
    R
  • Db
    b3
  • F
    5
  • A
    7

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 7

Bbm(maj7) inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Bbm(maj7)

C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
A

1st inversion Bbm(maj7)/Db

C5
Db
F
A
Bb
C6

2nd inversion Bbm(maj7)/F

C5
F
A
Bb
C6
Db

3rd inversion Bbm(maj7)/A

C5
A
Bb
C6
Db
F

FAQ

What notes are in the Bbm(maj7) chord?

The Bb minor major 7th chord (Bbm(maj7)) has 4 notes: Bb, Db, F and A.

How do you play Bbm(maj7) on the piano?

Put your right hand on Bb, Db, F and A, 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 major 7th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 11).

Is Bbm(maj7) the same as A#m(maj7)?

Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbm(maj7) and A#m(maj7) sound the same.