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Jazz Chords in Bb Major

Bb Major has 2 flats. Explore the diatonic 7th chords, scale suggestions, and common jazz progressions below.

Diatonic 7th Chords in Bb Major

Common Progressions in Bb Major

About Bb Major

The key of Bb Major contains seven diatonic 7th chords built on each scale degree. In jazz, these chords form the foundation for improvisation, comping, and composition. The most important progression is ii-V-I, which uses the second, fifth, and first degree chords.

Pro Tips for Bb Major

The Horn Player's Home

Concert Bb is the most natural key for trumpets and tenor saxes. More jazz standards live here than almost anywhere else.

No standards in our collection are in this key yet.