B♭ major guitar chord
How to play the B♭ major chord (also written A♯), written B♭, on guitar. The shape is x 1 3 3 3 1 and it sounds the notesB♭ – D – F — free to print or download below.
How to play the B♭ major chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 1 3 3 3 1 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes B♭ – D – F.
Notes in the B♭ major chord
The B♭ major chord contains the notes B♭ – D – F. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 1 3 3 3 1 from the lowest string to the highest.
B♭ major guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the B♭ major chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 1 3 3 3 1 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes B♭ – D – F.
What notes are in the B♭ major chord?
The B♭ major chord (B♭) contains the notes B♭ – D – F.
Is the B♭ major guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.