Accessible Page: Bb Major Seventh (Bbmaj7) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 14 positions for this chord:

Position 1

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 middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the A 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, B and high E strings at the same time
• 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 low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

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 middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G 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
• 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 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the low E and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Bb maj7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb maj7 chord. This beautiful chord belongs to the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, and A. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, and 7, which in complete terms translate to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth and Major Seventh.

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is crucial to mastering the guitar. We have a great tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Our Bb maj7 chord tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, showing you the tones composing the chord. This will help you visualize the chord on the fretboard and understand its structure. If you're interested in learning more about fretboard intervals, we recommend our fretboard intervals tutorial.

The Bb maj7 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, alongside m7 and 7 chord types. To learn more about these progressions, check out our jazz chord progressions tutorial.

Once you've mastered the Bb maj7 chord, you can explore other chord types. We have a variety of tutorials, from dominant to diminished chords, to help expand your chord repertoire.

Remember, practice is key to mastering any guitar chord. Happy strumming!

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