Bb Major
Bb Major
Major
Beginner
Root: Bb
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
Bb
RootC
Major 2ndD
Major 3rdEb
Perfect 4thF
Perfect 5thG
Major 6thA
Major 7thInterval Details
Bb
Root
C
Major 2nd
D
Major 3rd
Eb
Perfect 4th
F
Perfect 5th
G
Major 6th
A
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Bright, stable
Emotion
Happy, optimistic, strong
Suitable Genres
Pop, Rock, Country, Classical
Harmony
Key Signature
2 flats (bb)
Modes (Chord Scales)
Bb major
C dorian
D phrygian
Eb lydian
F mixolydian
G minor
A locrian
Harmonic Functions
T = Tonic
SD = Subdominant
D = Dominant
Related Scales
Modes
Modes are built from each degree of the parent scale, creating different musical colors.
Degree 1
Ionian
Degree 2
Dorian
Degree 3
Phrygian
Degree 4
Lydian
Degree 5
Mixolydian
Degree 6
Aeolian
Degree 7
Locrian
Practice Tips
Start with C major as it has no accidentals. Practice in order: ascending then descending, then try thirds.
Alternate Names
Ionian
Do mode
Common Music Genres
Pop
Classical
Country
Folk
Tags
basic
diatonic
major
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
Bb
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
2♭
Difficulty
Beginner