A#/Bb13 guitar chord (A#/Bb Dominant 13th)

Symbols: 13

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-13

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

The A#/Bb 13 chord further extends the dominant seventh with the addition of the 13th interval, offering a sophisticated and wide-ranging sound. With notes A#, D, F, Ab, C and G, this chord is often used in jazz and swing to add richness to harmonies. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "A#/Bb 13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 6th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 6th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Stretch out your pinky to the 15th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 13th fret, covering the 2nd to the 3rd strings
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press the A (5th) string on the 13th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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