Bbm chord (B flat minor) on piano
Bbm (B flat minor) has three notes: B flat, D flat and F. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, Bbm is the ii chord in Ab major, the iii in F# major and the vi in Db major.
Bbm inversions and fingering
Bb Db F · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
Db F Bb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
F Bb Db · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Bbm |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bbmin, Bb- |
| Notes | Bb Db F |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
Bbm across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (flat 3), F3 (5), Bb3 (1), Db4 (flat 3), F4 (5), Bb4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bbm chord?
Bbm (B flat minor) has three notes: B flat, D flat and F. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. Bb is the root, Db is the minor third and F is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Bbm on piano?
Play Bb, Db and F together. Root position: Bb Db F · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bbm in?
In major keys, Bbm is the ii chord in Ab major, the iii in F# major and the vi in Db major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bbm and Bb?
Bbm has a minor 3rd, Db. Bb major raises it a half step to D. The root and 5th stay the same.