Bb major · I – IV – V

I-IV-V Chord Progression in Bb major

In Bb major the I-IV-V progression is Bb – Eb – F.

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The three-chord foundation of rock and roll, folk and country. La Bamba and Twist and Shout are built on these three chords.

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IBbx10331
IVEbx65046
VF10321x

How to practise

Learn this one in the open keys (C, G, D, A, E) first. Together they cover hundreds of songs.

  1. Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
  2. Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
  3. Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.

Key facts about Bb major

Bb major contains the notes Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A. See the full Bb Major scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

I-IV-V in other keys

C majorDb majorD majorEb majorE majorF majorF# majorG majorAb majorA majorB major

Other progressions in Bb major

I-V-vi-IV12-Bar BluesI-vi-IV-V (50s progression)vi-IV-I-Vii-V-ICanon Progression

FAQ

What are the chords of I-IV-V in Bb major?

Bb – Eb – F.

What notes are in Bb major?

Bb major contains Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A.

Which scale can I solo with over I-IV-V in Bb major?

The Bb major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from Bb is the easiest choice.

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