A#/Bbmaj13 guitar chord (A#/Bb Major 13th)

Symbols: maj13, M13, maj7(9,13),maj7(6/9)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9-13

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

The A#/Bb maj13 chord is a pinnacle of complexity and beauty, combining the major 7th with additional 9th and 13th extensions. Its notes A#, D, F, A, C and G create a wide, open soundscape that brings a sense of resolution and sophistication. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "A#/Bb maj13" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 3rd fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your pinky across the 8th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Apply a barre with your middle finger across the 7th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 6th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 5

Barre the 15th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 14th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

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