B♭ major scale (piano)
The B♭ major scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areB♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A. Free to print or download below.
How to play the B♭ major scale
- Find the root note. Start on B♭. The shaded keys show the B♭ major scale ascending from the root up to the next B♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The B♭ major scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in B♭.
Notes in the B♭ major scale
The B♭ major scale is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi), built with the pattern whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half. Its notes are B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A.
B♭ major scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ major scale?
The B♭ major scale contains the notes B♭ – C – D – E♭ – F – G – A.
What is the B♭ major scale used for?
It is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi), built with the pattern whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half.
Is the B♭ major piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.