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