Chords in the key of Bb major
The Bb major scale is Bb – C – D – Eb – F – G – A. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in Bb major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in Bb major
- I–IV–VBbEbF
- I–V–vi–IVBbFGmEb
- I–vi–IV–VBbGmEbF
- vi–IV–I–VGmEbBbF
- ii–V–ICm7F7Bbmaj7
- 12-bar bluesBb7Bb7Bb7Bb7Eb7Eb7Bb7Bb7
- I–V–IVBbFEb
- Canon progressionBbFGmDmEbBbEbF
Questions
What chords are in the key of Bb major?
The chords in Bb major are Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm and Adim.
Which chords in Bb major are major and which are minor?
Major: Bb, Eb and F. Minor: Cm, Dm and Gm. Adim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of Bb major?
G minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on G.
How can I play in Bb major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of A major: A, Bm, C#m, D, E and F#m.