Bb Major Scale on Guitar
The Bb Major Scale has the notes Bb – C – D – Eb – F – G – A. Major is the foundation of Western harmony. Bright, happy and resolved.
Bb Major Scale notes
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Bb | C | D | Eb | F | G | A |
Its relative minor is G minor: G natural minor uses exactly the same notes.
Fretboard diagram (frets 0 to 12)
7 positions across the neck
Learn the scale one box at a time and then link neighbouring boxes. Each diagram covers a five-fret window.
Position 1 (frets 0–4)
Position 2 (frets 2–6)
Position 3 (frets 4–8)
Position 4 (frets 5–9)
Position 5 (frets 7–11)
Position 6 (frets 9–13)
Position 7 (frets 10–14)
How to use the Bb Major Scale
Melodies, riffs and solos in a major key. Most pop songs are built from the notes of a major scale.
Practice tip. Learn the scale across one string first, then link the patterns. Every major scale uses the same whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half step pattern.
Chords in Bb Major
These seven chords are built from the notes of the Bb Major Scale, and are the ones you will hear in songs in this key.
| Numeral | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | Bb |
| ii | Cm |
| iii | Dm |
| IV | Eb |
| V | F |
| vi | Gm |
| vii° | Adim |
More Major scales and related scales
FAQ
What are the notes of the Bb Major Scale?
The Bb Major Scale contains Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A.
What is the Bb Major Scale used for?
Major is the foundation of Western harmony. Use it for melodies, riffs and solos over major chords.
How many notes are in the Major scale?
7 notes: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A, then the root Bb again an octave higher.
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