I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Bb Major 7 Chord
Learn the Bb Major 7 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable Bb Major 7 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 1 3 2 3 1
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 6 5 3 3 3 5
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 8 7 7 6 6
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x x 8 10 10 10
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 13 12 10 10 10
Full fretboard map
Every Bb Major 7 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using Bb Major 7
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | Bb |
| 3 | M3 | D |
| 5 | P5 | F |
| 7 | M7 | A |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 7
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.