B mi11♭5
Notes:B – D – F – A – C# – E
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The B mi11♭5 piano chord (Bmi11♭5) consists of the notes B, D, F, A, C#, E. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Notes
B mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B4 – D5 – F5 – A5 – E6 – C#6 |
| 1st Inversion | D4 – F4 – A4 – C#5 – B5 – E5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F4 – A4 – C#5 – E5 – B5 – D6 |
Key Signature
The key of B mi11♭5 has 5 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The B mi11♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
B mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the B mi11♭5 chord?
The B mi11♭5 chord (Bmi11♭5) contains 6 notes: B, D, F, A, C#, E. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Bmi11♭5 used in music?
Bmi11♭5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Bmi11♭5?
Bmi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on B and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Bmi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Bmi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Bmi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.