Chords in the key of Bb minor
The Bb minor scale is Bb – C – Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in Bb minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in Bb minor
- i–iv–VBbmEbmF
- Andalusian cadenceBbmAbF#F
- i–VI–III–VIIBbmF#C#Ab
Questions
What chords are in the key of Bb minor?
The chords in Bb minor are Bbm, Cdim, Db, Ebm, Fm, Gb and Ab, plus F (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in Bb minor are major and which are minor?
Major: Db, Gb and Ab. Minor: Bbm, Ebm and Fm. Cdim is diminished.
What is the relative major of Bb minor?
Db major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on Db.
How can I play in Bb minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of A minor: Am, C, Dm, Em, F and G.