Bbm Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Bbm is a Bb min chord with the notes B♭, D♭, F. In 5 string tuning, there are 17 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bb-, Bb min, Bb Minor

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How to Play Bbm on Bass

Bbm, Bb-, Bbmin, BbMinor

Notes: B♭, D♭, F

x,6,4,3,3 (x3211)
x,6,8,8,6 (x1231)
x,6,4,3,6 (x3214)
11,9,8,8,10 (42113)
11,9,8,8,x (3211x)
x,6,8,x,6 (x12x1)
x,6,4,3,x (x321x)
x,6,x,3,6 (x2x13)
11,9,8,11,x (3214x)
11,9,x,11,10 (31x42)
11,x,8,11,10 (3x142)
11,9,8,x,10 (421x3)
11,9,x,8,10 (42x13)
11,9,8,x,x (321xx)
11,x,8,11,x (2x13x)
11,x,x,11,10 (2xx31)
11,9,x,x,10 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The Bbm chord contains the notes: B♭, D♭, F
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 17 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bb-, Bb min, Bb Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bbm chord on Bass?

Bbm is a Bb min chord. It contains the notes B♭, D♭, F. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bbm on Bass?

To play Bbm on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 17 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bbm chord?

The Bbm chord contains the notes: B♭, D♭, F.

How many ways can you play Bbm on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 17 voicings for the Bbm chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♭, D♭, F.

What are other names for Bbm?

Bbm is also known as Bb-, Bb min, Bb Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, D♭, F.