A#/Bbm13 guitar chord (A#/Bb Minor 13th)

Symbols: m13, min13, -13

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13

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

The A#/Bb m13 chord builds on the minor 11th by adding the 13th interval for a fully extended minor sound. With notes A#, Db, F, Ab, C, D# and G, it brings a sophisticated and expansive flavor to jazz or soulful ballads. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "A#/Bb m13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
A#/Bbm13 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret
  • Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
A#/Bbm13 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering the 3rd to the 6th strings
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3
A#/Bbm13 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret
  • Barre the 13th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 15th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other A#/Bb Chords

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Other Minor 13th Chords