Relative key | G minor |
---|---|
Parallel key | B♭ minor |
Dominant key | F major |
Subdominant | E♭ major |
Component pitches | |
B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A |
In music theory, B♭ 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♭ minor.
The B♭ major scale is:
Many transposing instruments are pitched in B♭ major, including the clarinet, trumpet, tenor saxophone, and soprano saxophone. As a result, B♭ major is a popular key for concert band compositions.