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Chord Shapes

There are 17 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Bb maj Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb maj chord, a member of the Major Chords family. The Bb maj chord is composed of the notes Bb, D, and F. These notes are built on the music intervals of 1, 3, and 5, also known as the Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth, respectively.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the Bb maj chord and other guitar chords. If you need to brush up on your knowledge of these intervals, you can check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

In this tutorial, we will be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize the tones that make up the Bb maj chord. Learning to play this chord will not only enhance your guitar skills but also broaden your understanding of how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them.

If you're interested in how this chord fits into larger pieces of music, you might find our tutorial on common chord progressions helpful. It goes into detail about how chords can be put together to create songs.

For those who are interested in learning more about chord construction, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is a great resource. And if you have a chord shape in mind but aren't sure how to name it, our interactive chord naming tool can help.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced guitarist, understanding the Bb maj chord is a valuable part of your musical journey. Let's dive in!

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