B♭ major scale on piano
The B♭ major scale uses the notes B♭ - C - D - E♭ - F - G - A and has 2 flats.
Numbers on the keys are right-hand fingers (1 = thumb, 5 = little finger).
B♭ major scale fingering
| Hand | B♭ | C | D | E♭ | F | G | A | B♭ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Left hand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Practice each hand alone, slowly, until the thumb crossing feels smooth. Then play hands together at a tempo where you make no mistakes, and raise it a little each day.
Chords in B♭ major
Build a triad on every note of the scale and you get the seven chords that belong to this key:
| Degree | Chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I | B♭ major | B♭ - D - F |
| ii | C minor | C - E♭ - G |
| iii | D minor | D - F - A |
| IV | E♭ major | E♭ - G - B♭ |
| V | F major | F - A - C |
| vi | G minor | G - B♭ - D |
| vii° | A diminished | A - C - E♭ |
The most common progression in pop music in this key is B♭ - F - Gm - E♭ (I - V - vi - IV).
Relative key
G minor is the relative minor of B♭ major. Both scales use the same notes; they simply start on a different note, which changes the mood.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the B♭ major scale?
B♭ major: B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭.
How many sharps or flats are in B♭ major?
B♭ major has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What is the relative minor of B♭ major?
G minor. It shares the same notes and key signature as B♭ major.