Bb major key signature

Definition

Bb major key signature is a musical notation that indicates the presence of two flat notes (Bb and Eb) in the key of Bb major. It tells musicians which notes to play as flats throughout a piece in the key of Bb major.

Related terms

Relative Minor Key: The relative minor key of Bb major is G minor, which has two flats (Bb and Eb) in its key signature.

Major Scale: A major scale is a sequence of seven different pitches that follows a specific pattern and is used to create melodies and harmonies in major keys.

Circle of Fifths/Fourths: The circle of fifths/fourths is a visual representation of the relationships between major and minor keys, showing how they are related by the interval of a fifth or fourth.