Chords in the key of Bb minor

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

Quick answer

The chords in Bb minor are Bbm, Cdim, Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab (i ii° III iv v VI VII).

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Key signature5 flats

Relative majorDb major

ScaleBb C Db Eb F Gb Ab

Minor pentatonicBb Db Eb F Ab

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The chords in the key of Bb minor

The seven chords in Bb minor are Bbm, Cdim, Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab. As seventh chords they're Bbm7, Cm7b5, Dbmaj7, Ebm7, Fm7, Gbmaj7, Ab7. They all use only notes from the Bb minor scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in Bb minor with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	i	Bbm	Bbm7
2	ii°	Cdim	Cm7b5
3	III	Db	Dbmaj7
4	iv	Ebm	Ebm7
5	v	Fm	Fm7
6	VI	Gb	Gbmaj7
7	VII	Ab	Ab7

Popular progressions in Bb minor

Common chord progressions played in Bb minor
Progression	Numerals	Chords in Bb
Minor ii–V–i	iiø7 V7 i7	Cm7b5 F7 Bbm7
Aeolian march	i VI VII i	Bbm Gb Ab Bbm
Phrygian menace	i bII i bII	Bbm Cb Bbm Cb
Minor three-chord	i iv v i	Bbm Ebm Fm Bbm
Andalusian cadence	i VII VI V	Bbm Ab Gb F
Minor pop	i VI III VII	Bbm Gb Db Ab
Minor circle	i iv VII III	Bbm Ebm Ab Db
Minor rock loop	i VII VI VII	Bbm Ab Gb Ab

Bb minor on the circle of fifths

Bb minor has 5 flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are D# minor and F minor. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative major, Db major, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over Bb minor

Use the Bb minor scale (Bb C Db Eb F Gb Ab) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the Bb minor pentatonic (Bb Db Eb F Ab). For a bluesy edge, add the blue note with the Bb blues scale (Bb Db Eb E F Ab).

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 minor?

The chords in Bb minor are Bbm, Cdim, Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb, Ab.

What is the relative major of Bb minor?

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

How many sharps or flats are in Bb minor?

Bb minor has 5 flats.

What notes are in the Bb minor scale?

The Bb minor scale is Bb C Db Eb F Gb Ab.

Last updated November 14, 2026.