B-flat major sixth
Bb6 Piano Voicings
Bb6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
Drill Bb6 in all 12 keysThe notes in Bb6
- Bb R
- D 3
- F 5
- G 6
Bb6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
Bb · D · F · G R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
Bb · D · G R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
D · F · G · C 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
G · C · D · F 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where Bb6 fits in a ii-V-I
Bb6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
The fastest way to internalise Bb6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionBb6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in Bb6?
Bb6 contains Bb, D, F, G — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use Bb6?
Bb6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.