What is Bb Major?
The Bb Major guitar chord is formed by the notes Bb – D – F and is played using the fingering x13331. It’s a major chord commonly used in Bb-F-Gm-Eb.
Bb Major Chord Diagram
Standard Position
6th (E) string: Don't play
5th (A) string: 1th fret
4th (D) string: 3th fret
3rd (G) string: 3th fret
2nd (B) string: 3th fret
1st (E) string: 1th fret
How to Play Bb Major
- Place fingertips close to the fret wire using the diagram x13331.
- Arch fingers so they don’t touch adjacent strings; keep thumb behind the neck.
- Pick each string to check for buzz or mute; adjust pressure and curl.
- Strum slow down-strums; add down–down–up–up–down–up when clean.
Pro Tip: Practice chord changes with a metronome at 70–90 BPM for one-minute rounds.
Bb Major Variations
Bbmaj7
x13231
Add 7th for jazzy sound
Popular Songs Using Bb Major
Famous Examples:
- • Hey Jude
- • Let It Be
More Hits:
- • Yesterday
Common Chord Progressions with Bb Major
Bb-F-Gm-Eb
Popular progression in key of Bb
Bb-Eb-F
A popular progression used in many songs
Bb-Dm-Eb-F
A popular progression used in many songs
Practice Tips for Bb Major
1. Barre Position
Keep your index finger straight across the 1st fret
Chord Family: F Major
Bb Major functions as IV in the key of F Major.
Music Theory Behind Bb Major
Notes in Bb Major: Bb - D - F
Scale: Bb - C - D - Eb - F - G - A - Bb
Key Signature: 2 flats (Bb, Eb)
Relative Minor: G minor
Bb major is a common key for wind instruments
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Master Bb Major Today!
Bb Major is a stepping stone to advanced playing. Take your time and practice regularly!