B♭ major key signature
B♭ major has 2 flats: B♭ E♭. Its relative minor is G minor. The chart below shows the key signature on the treble staff — free to print or download.
What is in the B♭ major key signature?
B♭ major has 2 flats: B♭ E♭. Every B, E, A… of that letter is played flat throughout the piece, unless cancelled by a natural sign.
How to read it
- Look at the accidentals. B♭ major shows 2 flats straight after the clef: B♭ E♭.
- Name the key from the last accidental. For a flat key, the second-to-last flat names the key (B♭ major).
- Find the relative minor. B♭ major shares this key signature with G minor, its relative minor.
Working backwards from the staff instead? See every key that uses a key signature with 2 flats — B♭ major shares it with G minor.
See how it fits with every other key on the circle of fifths (or fill in a blank circle of fifths from memory), learn the notes on the treble clef, or read the guide to reading sheet music.
G minor uses this same signature. See it next to the other fourteen minor keys, on treble and bass clef, on the minor key signatures chart.
B♭ major key signature — frequently asked questions
How many sharps or flats does B♭ major have?
B♭ major has 2 flats: B♭ E♭.
What is the relative minor of B♭ major?
G minor is the relative minor of B♭ major — it uses the same key signature.
Is the B♭ major key signature chart free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no sign-up.