A#/Bbm7#5 guitar chord (A#/Bb Minor 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: m7#5, m7+

Steps: 1-b3-#5-b7

Notes: A#-Db-F#-Ab

The A#/Bb m7#5 chord sharpens the fifth of the minor 7th, producing an unconventional and intriguing sound. With notes A#, Db, F# and Ab, it adds a fresh and edgy element to your playing. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "A#/Bb m7#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

A#/Bbm7#5 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, mute the 4th string

Variation 2

A#/Bbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
  • Place your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

A#/Bbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 13th fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string