Chords in the key of B flat major
The chart below lists the common chords in the key
of B flat major. The first row are triads and four
note voicings in the second row. Roman numerals
indicate each chords position relative to the scale.
B flat major scale notes: Bb C D Eb F G A
Major key chord sequence: Maj min min Maj Maj min dim
Note: The same chords and scale notes are used for the
key of A sharp major but this key isn't used often
because of notation difficulties caused by the need
for a double sharp.
I ii iii IV V vi vii
Bbmaj Cmin Dmin Ebmaj Fmaj Gmin Adim
Bbmaj7 Cmin7 Dmin7 Ebmaj7 F7 Gmin7 Am7b5
Common chord progressions in B flat major
I - IV - V Bb - Eb - F
I - vi - IV - V Bb - Gm - Eb - F
ii - V - I Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7 |