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B♭ major seventh chord
The B♭maj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes B♭, D, F, A. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.
B♭maj7
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 | Major seventh |
Inversions
- B♭maj7B♭ D F ARoot position
- B♭maj7/DD F A B♭First inversion
- B♭maj7/FF A B♭ DSecond inversion
- B♭maj7/AA B♭ D FThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
B♭maj7 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♭maj7 chord?
- The notes are B♭, D, F, A.
- What is the formula of the B♭maj7 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.
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