B♭ Major Scale
The B♭ Major scale contains the notes B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A. Its key signature has 2♭.
B♭ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of B♭ Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | C | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | D | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | E♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | F | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | G | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | A | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of B♭ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the B♭ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in B♭ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | B♭ – E♭ – F – B♭ |
| I – V – vi – IV | B♭ – F – Gm – E♭ |
| ii – V – I | Cm – F – B♭ |
| I – vi – IV – V | B♭ – Gm – E♭ – F |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ Major scale?
The B♭ Major scale consists of the notes B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A.
How many sharps or flats does B♭ Major have?
The key signature of B♭ Major has 2♭.
What is the relative key of B♭ Major?
The relative key of B♭ Major is G Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of B♭ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of B♭ Major are B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F, Gm, Adim.
