Note: It is recommended that you learn the basic chords in the key of C Major first, before learning any of the other keys, since the page for the key of C teaches the basic theory behind chord construction. More theory is included in the key of G lesson also. The rest of the lessons operate under the assumption that you already understand the theory presented in the first two lessons.

Skip to chords You have some substitute chords below in the next chart. The same rules apply in this key that you have already applied from the previous keys.

Skip to chords Now let's move on to the 9th chords.

Skip to chords Okay, let's move on to the suspended 2nd and suspended 4th chords.

The Key of B Flat Minor:       Chords based on the B Flat Harmonic Minor Scale

Skip to chords The relative minor key to the Key of D Flat is B Flat Minor. The following chords in Chart 5 are based on the B Flat Harmonic Minor Scale. The B Flat Harmonic Minor Scale is comprised of the following notes: B flat, C, D flat, E flat, F, G flat, A and B flat.
 

The 6th Chord:

Skip to chords Now for the 6th chords.

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