A#/Bb11 guitar chord (A#/Bb Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: A#-D-F-Ab-C-D#

The A#/Bb 11 chord extends the dominant seventh by adding the 11th interval, creating a fuller and more complex tone. Its notes A#, D, F, Ab, C and D# are great for building suspense and adding depth to chord progressions. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "A#/Bb 11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 6th fret
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 11th fret
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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