B♭ 6th piano chord
The B♭ 6th chord (also written A♯), written B♭6, on a keyboard. Its notes are B♭ – D – F – G — free to print or download below.
Notes in the B♭ 6th chord
The B♭ 6th chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth, giving the notesB♭ – D – F – G. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the B♭ 6th chord
- Find the notes. The B♭ 6th chord uses the notes B♭ – D – F – G. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play B♭ – D – F – G together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
B♭ 6th chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ 6th chord?
The B♭ 6th chord (B♭6) is made up of the notes B♭ – D – F – G — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
What is the chord symbol for B♭ 6th?
It is written as B♭6. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "B♭6" above the stave.
Is the B♭ 6th chord diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.