Bb5 5-String Mandola Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard (CGDAE) Tuning

Short answer: Bb5 is a B ♭5 chord with the notes B, D♯, F. In Standard (CGDAE) tuning, there are 15 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: BMb5, BΔ-5

How to Play Bb5 on 5-String Mandola

Bb5, BMb5, BΔ-5

Notes: B, D♯, F

x,4,1,2,1 (x3121)
11,8,9,8,11 (31214)
x,4,3,6,7 (x2134)
x,x,9,8,11 (xx213)
x,4,1,x,1 (x21x1)
x,4,3,6,x (x213x)
11,8,9,8,x (3121x)
11,8,x,8,11 (21x13)
11,10,9,x,11 (321x4)
11,10,x,8,11 (32x14)
11,x,9,8,11 (3x214)
11,8,x,8,7 (42x31)
11,8,x,8,x (21x1x)
11,10,x,x,11 (21xx3)
11,x,x,8,11 (2xx13)

Quick Summary

  • The Bb5 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F
  • In Standard (CGDAE) tuning, there are 15 voicings available
  • Also written as: BMb5, BΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Mandola fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bb5 chord on 5-String Mandola?

Bb5 is a B ♭5 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F. On 5-String Mandola in Standard (CGDAE) tuning, there are 15 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bb5 on 5-String Mandola?

To play Bb5 on in Standard (CGDAE) tuning, use one of the 15 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bb5 chord?

The Bb5 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F.

How many ways can you play Bb5 on 5-String Mandola?

In Standard (CGDAE) tuning, there are 15 voicings for the Bb5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F.

What are other names for Bb5?

Bb5 is also known as BMb5, BΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F.