# B♭ major 7th Guitar Chord

> The B♭ major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (B♭ major 7th), major third D, perfect fifth F, and major seventh A, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth F and seventh A adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of B♭ major 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B♭maj7
- Notes: B♭, D, F, A
- Intervals: 1 (B♭), 3 (D), 5 (F), 7 (A)
- Mood: dreamy, relaxed, romantic, gentle
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soul, R&B
- Playable shapes: 34

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 5 3 3 3 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/x53335)
- Shape 2: -1 5 7 7 6 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/x57766)
- Shape 3: 10 0 0 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/a00aba)
- Shape 4: 10 12 12 10 11 10 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/accaba)
- Shape 5: -1 5 3 3 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/x53365)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 0 3 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/xx0365)
- Shape 7: -1 5 0 3 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/x50365)
- Shape 8: -1 5 8 7 6 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b-flat-major-7th/d/x58765)

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