B♭ major 7th piano chord
The B♭ major 7th chord (also written A♯), written B♭maj7, on a keyboard. Its notes are B♭ – D – F – A — free to print or download below.
Notes in the B♭ major 7th chord
The B♭ major 7th chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh, giving the notesB♭ – D – F – A. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the B♭ major 7th chord
- Find the notes. The B♭ major 7th chord uses the notes B♭ – D – F – A. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play B♭ – D – F – A 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♭ major 7th chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ major 7th chord?
The B♭ major 7th chord (B♭maj7) is made up of the notes B♭ – D – F – A — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
What is the chord symbol for B♭ major 7th?
It is written as B♭maj7. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "B♭maj7" above the stave.
Is the B♭ major 7th chord diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.