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B-flat major

Music scale based on B-flat From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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B-flat major is a major scale based on B, with pitches B, C, D, E, F, G, and A. Its key signature has two flats. Its relative minor is G minor and its parallel minor is B-flat minor.

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The B-flat major scale is:

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Changes needed for the melodic and harmonic versions of the scale are written in with accidentals as necessary. The B-flat harmonic major and melodic major scales are:

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Many transposing instruments are pitched in B-flat major, including the clarinet, trumpet, tenor saxophone, and soprano saxophone. As a result, B-flat major is one of the most popular keys for concert band compositions.

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Scale degree chords

The scale degree chords of B major are:

Notable classical compositions

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References

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