Bbmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Bbmaj7 on ukulele is 3-2-1-0: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string and leave the A string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as A#maj7, A sharp major seventh.
- Notes: Bb, D, F and A
- Frets: 3 2 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- A#maj7, or Bb major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- Bb (root), D (major 3rd), F (perfect 5th), A (major 7th)
- Notes
- Bb, D, F and A
- Frets
- 3 2 1 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbmaj7 chord
Here is the Bbmaj7 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Leave the A string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Bbmaj7?
Yes: play it as 2-2-1-1. Barre the 2nd fret across the g and C strings with your middle finger and barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings with your index finger. It uses two fingers instead of three. Use it while the main shape is still settling, then go back to the full voicing for the bigger sound.
What notes are in the Bbmaj7 chord?
The Bbmaj7 chord is built from four notes: Bb, D, F and A (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Bbmaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbm, Bb and Bbsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.