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B♭ Add 4

Notes: B♭ – D – E♭ – F
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 4 – 5Also written: B♭add4, B♭(add4)Lower D to D♭ and it is B♭m(add11). B♭, E♭ and F do not move.

A♯ Add 4

This is the same chord as A♯ Add 4: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with sharps.

Open A♯ Add 4 What are enharmonics?

Construction

B♭ Add 4 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = B♭, D, E♭, F

Note	Interval	Degree
B♭	Root	1
D	Major 3rd	3
E♭	Perfect 4th	4
F	Perfect 5th	5

How to Play the B♭ Add 4

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

B♭ Add 4 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B♭ Add 4 chord on piano?

The B♭ Add 4 chord contains the notes B♭ – D – E♭ – F. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

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