B-flat major

B Major is a key of Tongeschlechts Major, which builds on the root b. The key of B- flat major is written in standard notation with two ♭ ( b it ). The corresponding scale and the basic chord in this key ( the tonic bdf ) are denoted by the term B- flat major.

For many brass instruments, this key is the easiest, because many of them have a B as the root and its harmonic series itself covers over long distances with the B major scale. Therefore, this key is often used in wind music literature. So are many national anthems in that key.

Classification of the key

  • Key
Chord names and symbols (popular music) Relative key Dominant (music) F major Major and minor Root (chord) Flat (music) Tonic (music) C-flat major G-flat major D-flat major A-flat major C major G major A major E major F-sharp major C-sharp major A-flat minor E-flat minor B-flat minor A minor F-sharp minor C-sharp minor G-sharp minor D-sharp minor A-sharp minor
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