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B Flat Major Chord on Guitar (Bb)
The B flat major chord on guitar (Bb) uses the notes Bb, D, F. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 1. Strum from the 5th string down. Below: the diagram, which finger goes where, a second shape and the chords that go with it.
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Bb guitar chord: shape and fingers
Where each finger goes
- Index: across the strings (barre), fret 1
- Middle: 4th string (D), fret 3
- Ring: 3rd string (G), fret 3
- Little: 2nd string (B), fret 3
Strings to play
x13331: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
If Bb does not sound clean
- A string buzzes? Press right behind the fret, not on top of it.
- A string is muted? Arch your fingers so they touch only their own string.
- A little pain in the first days is normal; it goes away as the fingertips harden.
Bb string by string
| 5th string (A) | fret 1: Bb |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 3: F |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 3: Bb |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 3: D |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 1: F |
From Bb to Bbm only one thing changes: 2nd string (B): fret 3 → fret 2.
Practise Bb in three steps
- Place the fingers one at a time, then strum and listen to each string.
- Lift the hand, then land all fingers together. Repeat ten times.
- Change from Bb to Eb and back for a minute; then add F.
Bb higher up the neck
Players switch to this position to keep the hand in one area of the neck.
Practise Bb with the microphone
In ChordRunner Bb comes up between other chords and the microphone checks your strum, so the change becomes automatic. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
Is Bb 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 Eb.
Which fingers do I use for Bb?
Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 1, middle finger: 4th string (D), fret 3, ring finger: 3rd string (G), fret 3, little finger: 2nd string (B), fret 3.
Can I practise Bb with the microphone?
Yes. ChordRunner hears an acoustic or electric guitar through the microphone, and also a USB MIDI keyboard. It shows the chord symbol Bb, not the diagram, and checks the notes you strum.
Your instrument is the controller.
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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