B♭ Minor Scale
The B♭ Minor scale contains the notes B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭. Its key signature has 5♭.
B♭ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of B♭ Minor
| 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♭ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of B♭ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the B♭ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in B♭ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | B♭m – E♭m – Fm – B♭m |
| i – VI – III – VII | B♭m – G♭ – D♭ – A♭ |
| i – iv – VII – III | B♭m – E♭m – A♭ – D♭ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | B♭m – A♭ – G♭ – A♭ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic B♭ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭ |
| Harmonic | B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A |
| Melodic | B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G, A (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ Minor scale?
The B♭ Minor scale consists of the notes B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, A♭.
How many sharps or flats does B♭ Minor have?
The key signature of B♭ Minor has 5♭.
What is the relative key of B♭ Minor?
The relative key of B♭ Minor is D♭ Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of B♭ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of B♭ Minor are B♭m, Cdim, D♭, E♭m, Fm, G♭, A♭.
