Bbmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Bbmaj7 chord under your fingers? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Bbmaj7, step by step.
- 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
- 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.
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
- Conan GrayHeather
- Ryan Gosling & Emma StoneCity Of Stars
- Daniel CaesarBest Part (feat. H.E.R.)
- Taylor Swiftaugust
- Bee GeesHow Deep Is Your Love
- Henry ManciniMoon River
- AdeleEasy On Me
- Rex Orange CountyPluto Projector
- Misc CartoonsCastaways (The Backyardigans)
- Bruno MajorEasily
- Vanessa ParadisLa Seine and I (Un Monstre À Paris)
- mxmtoonalmost home
- Dan AuerbachNever In My Wildest Dreams
- Gracie AbramsI Told You Things
- Sarah CothranLove Story (cover)
- Jorge Rivera-HerransLove in Paradise
- Kids That FlyKiss Her You Fool
- WaterparksWorst
- Kacey Musgravesstar-crossed
- DerivakatKiss Your Dreams Goodbye
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.