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B♭ dominant seventh chord
The B♭7 chord (dominant seventh) is made of the notes B♭, D, F, A♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7.
B♭7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | Unison |
| 3 | D | Major third |
| 5 | F | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | A♭ | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- B♭7B♭ D F A♭Root position
- B♭7/DD F A♭ B♭First inversion
- B♭7/FF A♭ B♭ DSecond inversion
- B♭7/A♭A♭ B♭ D FThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
B♭7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the B♭7 chord?
- The notes are B♭, D, F, A♭.
- What is the formula of the B♭7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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