Chords in the key of Bb major

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in Bb major. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in Bb major are Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm, Adim (I ii iii IV V vi vii°).

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Key signature2 flats

Relative minorG minor

ScaleBb C D Eb F G A

Major pentatonicBb C D F G

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The chords in the key of Bb major

The seven chords in Bb major are Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm, Adim. As seventh chords they're Bbmaj7, Cm7, Dm7, Ebmaj7, F7, Gm7, Am7b5. They all use only notes from the Bb major scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in Bb major with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	I	Bb	Bbmaj7
2	ii	Cm	Cm7
3	iii	Dm	Dm7
4	IV	Eb	Ebmaj7
5	V	F	F7
6	vi	Gm	Gm7
7	vii°	Adim	Am7b5

Popular progressions in Bb major

Common chord progressions played in Bb major
Progression	Numerals	Chords in Bb
The pop axis	I V vi IV	Bb F Gm Eb
Sensitive pop	vi IV I V	Gm Eb Bb F
50s doo-wop	I vi IV V	Bb Gm Eb F
Uplift	I IV vi V	Bb Eb Gm F
Floating pop	IV I V vi	Eb Bb F Gm
Canon	I V vi iii IV I IV V	Bb F Gm Dm Eb Bb Eb F
Mixolydian rock	I bVII IV I	Bb Ab Eb Bb
Three-chord rock	I IV V IV	Bb Eb F Eb

Bb major on the circle of fifths

Bb major has 2 flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are Eb major and F major. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative minor, G minor, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over Bb major

Use the Bb major scale (Bb C D Eb F G A) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the Bb major pentatonic (Bb C D F G).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of Bb major?

The chords in Bb major are Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm, Adim.

What is the relative minor of Bb major?

The relative minor of Bb major is G minor. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in Bb major?

Bb major has 2 flats.

What notes are in the Bb major scale?

The Bb major scale is Bb C D Eb F G A.

Last updated November 14, 2026.