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Bb6 Chord on Piano (B Flat Major 6th)
The B flat major 6th chord (Bb6) uses the piano keys Bb, D, F and G: the major triad Bb plus the 6th, G, one whole step above the fifth. In one phrase: bright and relaxed, softer than a seventh.
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- MIDI keyboard
- Digital or acoustic piano
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The formula of Bb6
Every chord is a recipe of scale steps. For Bb6 the recipe is 1 3 5 6, counted from Bb.
Start chord: Bb
| Note | Step | Interval | Keys from Bb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bb | 1 | root | 0 |
| D | 3 | major 3rd | 4 |
| F | 5 | perfect 5th | 7 |
| G | 6 | major 6th | 9 |
Where your hand goes for Bb6
Each picture is still Bb6. Move only the notes that must move.
Root position: Bb D F G
1st inversion: D F G Bb
2nd inversion: F G Bb D
3rd inversion: G Bb D F
Which fingers
| Right hand | Bb D F G | 1 2 3 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Left hand | Bb D F G | 5 3 2 1 |
The chord hiding inside Bb6
Bb6 has exactly the same notes as Gm7. Put Bb in the bass and it sounds like a major chord with a sweet 6th; put G in the bass and it is a minor seventh.
Keys and moves for Bb6
- Bb6 is a home chord: it replaces Bb at the end of a song in Bb major.
- It is also the IV chord in F major, a soft colour before going home.
A short Bb6 routine
- Say the notes out loud while you press them: Bb, D, F and G.
- Switch between Bb and Bb6 ten times without looking at your hand.
- Try Bb6 in 1st inversion, the position that sits closest to your last chord.
- Then test it in random order among other chords: recall under time pressure is what sticks.
Keep each session short and frequent and Bb6 will become automatic.
Play Bb6 in a game
ChordRunner shows a chord symbol and you play it on a MIDI keyboard, a real piano through the microphone or the on-screen keys. Sixth chords come in the level "Sixth & Add Chords".
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What is Bb6 on the piano?
Bb6 is the B flat major 6th chord: Bb, D, F and G, the major triad Bb plus the 6th, G, one whole step above the fifth.
Is Bb6 the same as Gm7?
Same keys, yes: Bb6 and Gm7 contain Bb, D, F and G. The name follows the bass note, Bb for Bb6 and G for Gm7.
Where is Bb6 used?
Bb6 is a home chord: it replaces Bb at the end of a song in Bb major. It is also the IV chord in F major, a soft colour before going home.
Can I practise Bb6 with a MIDI keyboard or a real piano?
Yes. In ChordRunner a USB MIDI keyboard is detected automatically, and an acoustic or digital piano works through the microphone. The game checks that Bb, D, F and G sound together.
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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