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