A#/Bb13#11 guitar chord (A#/Bb Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th)

Symbols: 13#11, 13+11, 7(9,#11,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-#11-13

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

The A#/Bb 13#11 chord is a dominant 13th chord that also adds a sharp 11th interval, creating a highly complex and rich sound. Its notes A#, D, F, Ab, C, E and G are often used in jazz to add sophisticated color and depth. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "A#/Bb 13#11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

A#/Bb13#11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

A#/Bb13#11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

A#/Bb13#11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string