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Bb Chords

28 chords starting on Bb. Click any chord to see notes, diagrams, and progressions.

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B♭ is a wind-instrument-friendly key with two flats that dominates jazz, soul, and ensemble music. It is the standard tuning key for trumpet, clarinet, and tenor sax, making it essential in big band arrangements. B♭ also appears in pop hits like "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "Hey Jude."

Key popularity

Top 10Moderate for guitar(Moderate tier)Common for piano(Common tier)jazzbluesbrass

Standard key for jazz and brass arrangements Songs in Bb

Bb major2 flats (B♭, E♭)Bb minor5 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭)
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Scales from Bb

Bb MajorW-W-H-W-W-W-H
7 notes7 diatonic chords
Bb Minor PentatonicW+H-W-W-W+H-W
5 notes5 diatonic chords
Bb BluesW+H-W-H-H-W+H-W
6 notes6 diatonic chords
IVEb28↓ fifth
IBb28
VF28↑ fifth

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Bb chords FAQ

How many Bb chords are there?

There are 28 Bb chords on ChordLookup, including Major, Minor, Dominant 7, Major 7, Minor 7 and more.

What notes are in the Bb major chord?

The Bb major chord consists of the notes Bb, D, F.

What types of Bb chords can I learn?

You can learn 28 Bb chord types including major, minor, 7th, suspended, diminished, and augmented chords. Each chord page shows guitar diagrams, piano voicings, and music theory.