SCALE · MAJOR
Bb Major Scale
The Bb Major scale contains 7 notes: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A. It has a bright, resolved, joyful character. Also known as Ionian.
Notes
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Intervals
| Degree | Note | Interval | Quality | Half steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bb | 1 | Perfect Unison | 0 |
| 2 | C | 2 | Major 2nd | 2 |
| 3 | D | 3 | Major 3rd | 4 |
| 4 | Eb | 4 | Perfect 4th | 5 |
| 5 | F | 5 | Perfect 5th | 7 |
| 6 | G | 6 | Major 6th | 9 |
| 7 | A | 7 | Major 7th | 11 |
Relative minor
Bb Major shares its key signature with G Minor — they contain the same seven notes but center on different tonics.
Diatonic chords
These are the seven chords built on each scale degree of Bb Major. They form the harmonic vocabulary of any song in this key.
Drill Bb Major until it's instinct
Practice Bb Major in Build the Scale.
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