Bbmaj11(b11) Major 7th

The Bbmaj11(b11) chord is built from the notes Bb – D – F – A – D.

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Also known as

Bbmaj7(b11)

Chord tones, one by one

BbRoot

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — Bb.

DThird

Major third

Four semitones — makes the chord major (brighter, happier).

FFifth

Perfect fifth

Seven semitones — the most stable interval, reinforces the root.

ASeventh

Major seventh

Eleven semitones — a lush, jazzy seventh just below the octave (maj7).

DExtension

Extension (16 st)

An upper extension 16 semitones above the root.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Ionian (major) scale; its characteristic note is the perfect 4th, what sets it apart from Lydian.

🎸 Genres

Pop · Classical · Gospel

maj11(b11) in every key

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