Bbmaj7 chord (B flat major seventh) on piano
Bbmaj7 (B flat major seventh) has four notes: B flat, D, F and A. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Bbmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in Bb major and the IVmaj7 in F major.
Bbmaj7 inversions and fingering
Bb D F A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D F A Bb · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F A Bb D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A Bb D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
Bb D A · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Bbmaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | BbM7, BbΔ7, BbΔ |
| Notes | Bb D F A |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Bbmaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (3), F3 (5), A3 (7), Bb3 (1), D4 (3), F4 (5), A4 (7), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbmaj7 chord?
Bbmaj7 (B flat major seventh) has four notes: B flat, D, F and A. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. Bb is the root, D is the major third, F is the perfect fifth and A is the major seventh.
How do you play Bbmaj7 on piano?
Play Bb, D, F and A together. Root position: Bb D F A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Bbmaj7 in?
In major keys, Bbmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in Bb major and the IVmaj7 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bbmaj7 and Bb?
Bbmaj7 is Bb (Bb, D and F) with a major 7th added: A.