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.

B♭ major key signature on the treble staff — B♭ major has 2 flats: B♭ E♭.

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

  1. Look at the accidentals. B♭ major shows 2 flats straight after the clef: B♭ E♭.
  2. Name the key from the last accidental. For a flat key, the second-to-last flat names the key (B♭ major).
  3. Find the relative minor. B♭ major shares this key signature with G minor, its relative 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 toreading sheet music.

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.

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