Chord · 6ths & Adds
B♭6 — B♭ Major 6th
B♭6 is the B♭ major 6th chord. It is built on the root B♭ with major 3rd (D), perfect 5th (F) and major 6th (G) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes B♭ D F G. On the piano it sits at Bb (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still B♭6.
- Root
- B♭
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- B♭ D F G
On the keyboard
The notes of B♭6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | root | B♭3 |
| 3 | D | major 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F | perfect 5th | F4 |
| 6 | G | major 6th | G4 |
Other 6ths & adds on B♭
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.