A#/Bbmaj7 guitar chord (A#/Bb Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: A#-D-F-A

The A#/Bb major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes A#, D, F and A (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "A#/Bb maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 6th fret
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 6th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Barre the 10th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Position your ring 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
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 8

With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret
Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 15th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 10

Barre the 13th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 15th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Other A#/Bb Chords

[ Table ]