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Bb Major scale on guitar

Bb Major is a seven-note scale that most Western melodies are built on (do re mi). Its notes are Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G and A (1 2 3 4 5 6 7). Knowing it unlocks the chords in a key, the modes and how melodies are put together. The Bb roots sit at fret 6 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 6 on the low E string and play the box from low to high and back.
2. Say or think the note names as you play until the roots jump out.
3. Play it over a backing track in the same key and aim for the root on strong beats.
4. Chords in the key: Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, Gm and Adim.

Questions

What notes are in the Bb Major scale?

Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G and A. The formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

Where do I start Bb Major on guitar?

Put your first finger on Bb at fret 6 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 1 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of Bb Major?

G Minor. It uses the same notes starting from a different root.

Also try: G Minor scale · Bb Major · Scale Charts