A#/Bbmaj7(b5) guitar chord (A#/Bb Major 7th, Flat 5th)

Symbols: maj7(b5)

Steps: 1-3-b5-7

Notes: A#-D-E-A

The A#/Bb maj7b5 chord is a rare and intriguing chord that flattens the fifth of the major 7th. With notes A#, D, E and A, it delivers a unique, airy tension that can add depth to more experimental progressions. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "A#/Bb maj7(b5)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 3rd fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 1st fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2

With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th 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 up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
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

Place a barre using your pinky on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
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 5

Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 15th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Use your ring 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 middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

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