Bbmaj7 guitar chord
The Bbmaj7 chord (Bb major 7th) is built from the notes Bb, D, F and A, formula 1–3–5–7. It appears in Bb major (as Imaj7) and F major (as IVmaj7).
- Notes
- Bb D F A
- Type
- major 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 4
x13231How to play Bbmaj7
The usual Bbmaj7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13231). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Soft and dreamy. The major 7th adds a gentle, jazzy shimmer to a major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bbmaj7 chord?
Bbmaj7 contains Bb, D, F and A. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
Is Bbmaj7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13231. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Amaj7 shape.
What can I play instead of Bbmaj7?
Bb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbmaj7 is too hard or too busy.