B-flat major

B-flat major
{ \magnifyStaff #3/2 \omit Score.TimeSignature \key bes \major s16 \clef bass \key bes \major s^"" }
Relative keyG minor
Parallel keyB-flat minor
Dominant keyF major
SubdominantE-flat major
Component pitches
B, C, D, E, F, G, A

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.

The B-flat major scale is:

  {
\omit Score.TimeSignature \relative c' {
  \key bes \major \time 7/4 bes c d es f g a bes a g f es d c bes2
  \clef F \key bes \major
} }

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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