Bb 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (EADGB) Tuning

Short answer: Bb is a Bb Major chord with the notes B♭, D, F. In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 40 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BbM, BbΔ, Bb maj, Bb Major

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How to Play Bb on 5-String Guitar

Bb, BbM, BbΔ, Bbmaj, BbMajor

Notes: B♭, D, F

6,5,3,3,3 (32111)
6,5,3,3,6 (32114)
x,1,3,3,3 (x1234)
6,5,3,7,3 (32141)
6,5,0,3,6 (32.14)
6,8,8,7,6 (13421)
6,5,0,7,6 (21.43)
6,8,0,7,6 (14.32)
6,8,0,10,6 (13.42)
x,x,8,7,6 (xx321)
6,5,3,3,x (3211x)
6,x,3,3,3 (2x111)
6,5,3,x,3 (321x1)
6,5,0,x,6 (21.x3)
6,8,0,7,x (13.2x)
x,1,3,x,3 (x12x3)
6,x,3,7,3 (2x131)
6,x,0,3,6 (2x.13)
6,8,x,7,6 (13x21)
6,x,0,7,6 (1x.32)
6,x,8,7,6 (1x321)
6,5,3,7,x (3214x)
6,8,8,7,x (1342x)
6,8,0,x,6 (13.x2)
6,5,3,x,6 (321x4)
6,5,x,3,6 (32x14)
6,5,x,7,6 (21x43)
6,8,0,10,x (12.3x)
6,x,3,7,6 (2x143)
6,5,8,x,6 (214x3)
6,x,0,10,6 (1x.32)
6,8,0,x,x (12.xx)
6,5,3,x,x (321xx)
6,x,3,x,3 (2x1x1)
6,x,0,x,6 (1x.x2)
6,x,x,7,6 (1xx21)
6,5,x,x,6 (21xx3)
6,8,x,7,x (13x2x)
6,x,3,7,x (2x13x)
6,x,0,10,x (1x.2x)

Quick Summary

  • The Bb chord contains the notes: B♭, D, F
  • In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 40 voicings available
  • Also written as: BbM, BbΔ, Bb maj, Bb Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bb chord on 5-String Guitar?

Bb is a Bb Major chord. It contains the notes B♭, D, F. On 5-String Guitar in Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 40 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bb on 5-String Guitar?

To play Bb on in Standard (EADGB) tuning, use one of the 40 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bb chord?

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

How many ways can you play Bb on 5-String Guitar?

In Standard (EADGB) tuning, there are 40 voicings for the Bb chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♭, D, F.

What are other names for Bb?

Bb is also known as BbM, BbΔ, Bb maj, Bb Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, D, F.

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