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What is the b flat scale for piano?

The Bb major scale for the piano is:

```

Bb - C - D - Eb - F - G - A

```

* The Bb major scale has two flats, Bb and Eb.

*Here are the Bb major scale notes on the piano:*

```

Bb: A black key two to the left of the C

C: A white key

D: A black key two to the right of the C

Eb: A white key with a black key immediately to its right

F: A white key

G: A black key

A: A white key

```

*Finger Placement:*

```

Bb (right thumb) - C (right index) - D (right middle) - Eb (right ring) - F (right pinky) - G (left thumb) - A (left index).

```

* The Bb major scale is a useful scale for beginners to learn, as it only uses two flats and has a simple fingering pattern.

* It is commonly used in classical and popular music.

* The Bb major scale is also the relative major of the G minor scale.

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