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B♭ Major 7♭5

Notes: B♭ – D – F♭ – A
Degrees: 1 – 3 – ♭5 – 7Also written: B♭maj7♭5, B♭M7♭5Lower D to D♭ and it is B♭dim(maj7); raise F♭ to F and it is B♭maj7. B♭ and A do not move.
A♯ Major 7♭5
This is the same chord as A♯ Major 7♭5: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with sharps.

Construction

B♭ Major 7♭5 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Major 7th = B♭, D, F♭, A
NoteIntervalDegree
B♭Root1
DMajor 3rd3
F♭Diminished 5th♭5
AMajor 7th7

How to Play the B♭ Major 7♭5

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♭ Major 7♭5 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B♭ Major 7♭5 chord on piano?
The B♭ Major 7♭5 chord contains the notes B♭ – D – F♭ – A. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

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