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Key of B♭ major

B♭ major is spelled B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A. Signature: 2 flats (B♭ E♭).

  • 2 flats
  • Relative G
  • Play the scale

B♭ major

Notes, signature and the chords of the key

B♭ major uses 2 flats (B♭ E♭). Its relative minor is G minor. The scale is B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A.

DegreeChordRoot frequency
IB♭ major466.16 Hz
iiC minor523.25 Hz
iiiD minor587.33 Hz
IVE♭ major622.25 Hz
VF major698.46 Hz
viG minor783.99 Hz
vii°A diminished880.00 Hz

Tonic note page: A♯4. Matching scale page: B♭ major scale.

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B♭ minor The parallel key, same tonic, other mode. Parallel key → B♭ major scale The scale on its own, with playback. Play the scale → B♭ major chord Just the tonic chord, with its notes and frequencies. Tonic chord →

FAQ

B♭ major questions

How many sharps or flats are in B♭ major?

2 flats (B♭ E♭).

What is the relative minor of B♭ major?

G minor, which shares this signature.

Are these chord qualities for the harmonic minor?

No. Minor keys on this page use the natural minor, so the v chord is minor. Harmonic and melodic minor are a later batch.