B♭ Major 6
Notes:B♭ – D – F – G
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: B♭ is enharmonically equivalent to A♯. See A# Major 6.
Notes
B♭ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Bb4 – D5 – F5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | D5 – F5 – G5 – Bb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F5 – G5 – Bb5 – D6 |
| 3rd Inversion | Bb4 – D5 – F5 – G4 |
Key Signature
The key of Bb Major 6 has 2 flats: B♭, E♭.
B♭E♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The B♭ Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
B♭ Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Bb Major 6 chord?
Bb6 contains: Bb, D, F, G. Major triad with major sixth.
How does Bb6 differ from Bbmaj7?
Bb6 has G (sixth). Bbmaj7 has A (seventh).
How does Bb6 differ from Gm7?
Same notes, different root.
How is Bb6 used?
Vintage jazz, swing, big band. Bb is a standard jazz and brass key.
What songs use Major 6th?
Swing, big band.
Can I substitute Bb6 for Bb Major?
Yes.
Practice Tips
- Play Bb Major then add G.
- Bb6 and Gm7 same notes.
- Standard jazz key.
- Vintage big band tonic.
- Compare with Bbmaj7.
- Warm, sweet sound.