Chords in the Key of B♭ major
B♭ major has 2 flats (B♭, E♭). Its seven chords are B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F, Gm, A°. The relative minor is G minor.
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B♭ major scale
B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A. Key signature: 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
All chords in B♭ major
| Degree | Triad | Notes | 7th chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | B♭ | B♭ – D – F | B♭maj7 | B♭ – D – F – A | tonic (home) |
| ii | Cm | C – E♭ – G | Cm7 | C – E♭ – G – B♭ | subdominant |
| iii | Dm | D – F – A | Dm7 | D – F – A – C | tonic substitute |
| IV | E♭ | E♭ – G – B♭ | E♭maj7 | E♭ – G – B♭ – D | subdominant |
| V | F | F – A – C | F7 | F – A – C – E♭ | dominant |
| vi | Gm | G – B♭ – D | Gm7 | G – B♭ – D – F | relative minor / tonic substitute |
| vii° | A° | A – C – E♭ | Am7♭5 | A – C – E♭ – G | dominant (leading-tone chord) |
Common chord progressions in B♭ major
| Numerals | Chords in B♭ major |
|---|---|
| I – V – vi – IV | B♭ – F – Gm – E♭ |
| vi – IV – I – V | Gm – E♭ – B♭ – F |
| I – vi – IV – V | B♭ – Gm – E♭ – F |
| ii – V – I | Cm – F – B♭ |
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Related keys
- Relative minor: G minor (same notes, different home chord).
- Parallel minor: B♭ minor (same root; borrow chords from it for colour).
- Neighbouring keys on the circle of fifths: E♭ major and F major, one accidental away, for smooth key changes.
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Quick answers
What chords are in the key of B♭ major?
The chords in B♭ major are B♭, Cm, Dm, E♭, F, Gm, A°. As 7th chords: B♭maj7, Cm7, Dm7, E♭maj7, F7, Gm7, Am7♭5.
How many flats are in B♭ major?
B♭ major has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What is the relative minor of B♭ major?
G minor. Both keys use the same notes and key signature (2 flats (B♭, E♭)).
What is the V chord in B♭ major?
F (F – A – C). As a 7th chord: F7.