The Bb minor scale is based on the note of Bb. It consists of the pitches B♭, C, D♭, E♭, F, G♭, and A♭. Its key signature has five flats. Its relative major is D-flat major and its parallel major is B-flat major. Its enharmonic equivalent, A-sharp minor, which would contain seven sharps, is not normally used.
Bb minor scale is:
| Relative key | D-flat major |
|---|---|
| Parallel key | B-flat major |
| Dominant key | F minor |
| Subdominant | E-flat minor |
| Enharmonic | A-sharp minor |
How to Play the B Flat Minor Chord – Bb Minor on Piano
- Start by finding the Bb key on the piano. It is located just to the left of the middle C key on the piano.
- Press down on the Bb key with your thumb. This will be the root note of the Bb minor chord.
- Press down on the Db key with your middle finger. This will be the minor third of the chord.
- Press down on the F key with your little finger. This will be a fifth of the chord.
- Play the three notes together to play the Bb minor chord.
Note: You can also play the Bb minor chord in different inversions by playing the notes in a different order. For example, you can play the Bb key with your middle finger, the Db key with your little finger, and the F key with your thumb. This will give you a different sound, but it is still the Bb minor chord.
