Bb7 chord (B flat dominant seventh) on piano
Bb7 (B flat dominant seventh) has four notes: B flat, D, F and A flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. In major keys, Bb7 is the V7 chord in Eb major.
Bb7 inversions and fingering
Bb D F Ab · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D F Ab Bb · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F Ab Bb D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Ab Bb D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
Bb D Ab · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Bb7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bbdom7 |
| Notes | Bb D F Ab |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh chord |
Bb7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (3), F3 (5), Ab3 (flat 7), Bb3 (1), D4 (3), F4 (5), Ab4 (flat 7), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bb7 chord?
Bb7 (B flat dominant seventh) has four notes: B flat, D, F and A flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7. Bb is the root, D is the major third, F is the perfect fifth and Ab is the minor seventh.
How do you play Bb7 on piano?
Play Bb, D, F and Ab together. Root position: Bb D F Ab · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Bb7 in?
In major keys, Bb7 is the V7 chord in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bb7 and Bb?
Bb7 is Bb (Bb, D and F) with a flat 7th added: Ab.