Bbm6 chord (B flat minor sixth) on piano
Bbm6 (B flat minor sixth) has four notes: B flat, D flat, F and G. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Bbm6 is the ii6 chord in Ab major.
Bbm6 inversions and fingering
Bb Db F G · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Db F G Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F G Bb Db · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
G Bb Db F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Bbm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bbmin6, Bb-6 |
| Notes | Bb Db F G |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Bbm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (flat 3), F3 (5), G3 (6), Bb3 (1), Db4 (flat 3), F4 (5), G4 (6), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbm6 chord?
Bbm6 (B flat minor sixth) has four notes: B flat, D flat, F and G. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. Bb is the root, Db is the minor third, F is the perfect fifth and G is the major sixth.
How do you play Bbm6 on piano?
Play Bb, Db, F and G together. Root position: Bb Db F G · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Bbm6 in?
In major keys, Bbm6 is the ii6 chord in Ab major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bbm6 and Bbm7?
Bbm6 and Bbm7 share Bb, Db and F. Bbm6 has G, the 6th, where Bbm7 has Ab, the flat 7th.