Bb6 chord (B flat major sixth) on piano
Bb6 (B flat major sixth) has four notes: B flat, D, F and G. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, Bb6 is the I6 chord in Bb major, the IV6 in F major and the V6 in Eb major.
Bb6 inversions and fingering
Bb D F G · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D F G Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F G Bb D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
G Bb D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Bb6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | BbM6, Bbmaj6 |
| Notes | Bb D F G |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
Bb6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (3), F3 (5), G3 (6), Bb3 (1), D4 (3), F4 (5), G4 (6), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bb6 chord?
Bb6 (B flat major sixth) has four notes: B flat, D, F and G. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. Bb is the root, D is the major third, F is the perfect fifth and G is the major sixth.
How do you play Bb6 on piano?
Play Bb, D, F and G together. Root position: Bb D F G · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Bb6 in?
In major keys, Bb6 is the I6 chord in Bb major, the IV6 in F major and the V6 in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bb6 and Bbmaj7?
Bb6 and Bbmaj7 share Bb, D and F. Bb6 has G, the 6th, where Bbmaj7 has A, the 7th.