Chord · 6ths & Adds
B♭add2 — B♭ Added 2nd
B♭add2 is the B♭ added 2nd chord. It is built on the root B♭ with major 2nd (C), major 3rd (D) and perfect 5th (F) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes B♭ C D F. 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♭add2.
- Root
- B♭
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- B♭ C D F
On the keyboard
The notes of B♭add2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | root | B♭3 |
| 2 | C | major 2nd | C4 |
| 3 | D | major 3rd | D4 |
| 5 | F | perfect 5th | F4 |
Other 6ths & adds on B♭
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.