Key of Bb - The Bb Minor Scale

Notes in the Bb Minor Scale:

BbCDbEbFGbAb

The key of Bb contains 7 notes: Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of Bb

i
i
Bb minor
ii°
ii°
C diminished
III
III
Db major

Chord details coming soon

iv
iv
Eb minor
v
v
F minor
VI
VI
Gb major

Chord details coming soon

VII
VII
Ab major

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
Bb minor
→
iv
Eb minor
→
v
F minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
Bb minor
→
VII
Ab major
→
VI
Gb major
→
VII
Ab major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
Bb minor
→
VI
Gb major
→
III
Db major
→
VII
Ab major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
Bb minor
→
iv
Eb minor
→
VII
Ab major
→
III
Db major
Bb Minor Scale Pattern

The Bb Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: Bb - C - Db - Eb - F - Gb - Ab

Key signature: Same as its relative major

Understanding the Key of Bb

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The i chord (Bb minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The v chord (F minor) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.