A#/Bb7(#5,#9) guitar chord (A#/Bb Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Sharp 9th)

Symbols: 7(#5,#9), 7(+5,+9), +7#9

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

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

The A#/Bb 7(#5,#9) chord sharpens both the fifth and the ninth, delivering a bold and striking sound. With notes A#, D, F#, Ab and C#, it is commonly used in jazz and rock to bring intensity and excitement to the music. Below, you'll find how to play the "A#/Bb 7(#5,#9)" chord, finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
A#/Bb7(#5,#9) guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
A#/Bb7(#5,#9) guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 14th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your index finger
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other A#/Bb Chords

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Other Dominant 7th, Sharp 5th, Sharp 9th Chords