Bb guitar chord
The Bb chord (Bb major) is built from the notes Bb, D and F, formula 1–3–5. It appears in Bb major (as I), F major (as IV) and Eb major (as V).
- Notes
- Bb D F
- Type
- major
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 3
x13331How to play Bb
The usual Bb shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13331). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bright, stable and settled. Major chords are the backbone of most songs.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bb chord?
Bb contains Bb, D and F. Its formula is 1–3–5.
Is Bb hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13331. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open A shape.