B♭m6
B♭ Minor 6th
1 ♭3 5 6
Notes in B♭m6
B♭R
C♯♭3
F5
G6
The B♭m6 chord contains 4 notes: B♭, C♯, F, G
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | B♭ | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | C♯ | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | F | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | G | Major 6th |
About B♭ Minor 6th Chords
Minor 6th chords add the natural 6th to a minor triad. They spell out the Dorian mode and appear frequently in jazz (particularly in minor ii-V-I progressions) and in bossa nova. The natural 6th adds warmth that sets them apart from min7.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of B♭m6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
B♭ Dorian
Dorian's natural 6th makes it the perfect match — this chord literally spells out Dorian harmony.
B♭ Melodic Minor
Also contains the natural 6th needed for minor 6th chords.