B♭6
B♭ Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in B♭6
B♭R
D3
F5
G6
The B♭6 chord contains 4 notes: B♭, D, F, G
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | B♭ | Root |
| 3 | 4 | D | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | F | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | G | Major 6th |
About B♭ Major 6th Chords
Major 6th chords add the 6th to a major triad. Popular in jazz standards, swing, and country, they have a bright, slightly retro quality. In jazz, 6th chords often substitute for maj7 when the melody includes the root note.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of B♭6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
B♭ Ionian (Major Scale)
The 6th is a natural major scale tone — straightforward and clean.
B♭ Major Pentatonic
Contains the 6th and avoids potential clashing tones.