Bb mi13♭5
Notes:Bb – Db – E – Ab – C – Eb – G
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13
Introduction
The Bb mi13♭5 piano chord (Bbmi13♭5) consists of the notes Bb, Db, E, Ab, C, Eb, G. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13.
Enharmonic equivalent: B♭ is enharmonically equivalent to A♯. See A# mi13♭5.
Notes
Bb mi13♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Bb4 – Db5 – E5 – Ab5 – C6 – G6 – Eb6 |
| 1st Inversion | Db4 – E4 – Ab4 – C5 – G5 – Bb5 – Eb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | E4 – Ab4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 – Bb5 – Db6 |
Key Signature
The key of Bb mi13♭5 has 2 flats: B♭, E♭.
B♭E♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13
The Bb mi13♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Bb mi13♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Bb mi13♭5 chord?
The Bb mi13♭5 chord (Bbmi13♭5) contains 7 notes: Bb, Db, E, Ab, C, Eb, G. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11-M13.
How is Bbmi13♭5 used in music?
Bbmi13♭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 Bbmi13♭5?
Bbmi13♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Bb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Bbmi13♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Bbmi13♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Bbmi13♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.