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B Flat Major 7 Chord on Guitar (Bbmaj7)
The B flat major 7 chord on guitar (Bbmaj7) uses the notes Bb, D, F, A. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 1. Strum from the 5th string down. Here is the shape, finger by finger, plus the chords you will play next to it.
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How to play Bbmaj7 on guitar
Where each finger goes
- Index: across the strings (barre), fret 1
- Ring: 4th string (D), fret 3
- Middle: 3rd string (G), fret 2
- Little: 2nd string (B), fret 3
Which strings to strum
x13231: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
The notes inside Bbmaj7, string by string
| 5th string (A) | fret 1: Bb |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 3: F |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 2: A |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 3: D |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 1: F |
From Bb to Bbmaj7: 3rd string (G): fret 3 → fret 2.
Slide this shape along the neck: fret 2 = Bmaj7, fret 3 = Cmaj7, fret 4 = C#maj7, fret 5 = Dmaj7.
Another way to play Bbmaj7
Players switch to this position to keep the hand in one area of the neck.
Where Bbmaj7 is used
Bbmaj7 is the home chord of Bb major with a soft extra note: many players end a song on it instead of plain Bb.
Play Bbmaj7 in a game
Practise Bbmaj7 in ChordRunner: when its symbol appears, play Bb, D, F, A and the microphone or MIDI keyboard confirms it. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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Is Bbmaj7 easy on guitar?
It is a barre chord at fret 1, so it takes a little more strength at first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to Bb.
What is the difference between Bbmaj7 and Bb on guitar?
Bbmaj7 adds one note to Bb: A, on top of Bb D F. From Bb to Bbmaj7: 3rd string (G): fret 3 → fret 2.
Which fingers do I use for Bbmaj7?
Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 1, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 3, middle finger: 3rd string (G), fret 2, little finger: 2nd string (B), fret 3.
Will the game recognise my Bbmaj7?
If Bb, D, F, A ring together, yes: ChordRunner listens through the microphone and also accepts a USB MIDI keyboard.
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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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