A#/Bbmaj9 guitar chord (A#/Bb Major 9th)

Symbols: maj9, M9, maj7(9)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9

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

The A#/Bb maj9 chord is a lush and sophisticated chord that extends the major 7th by adding a ninth. With the notes A#, D, F, A and C, it delivers a dreamy and elegant sound, making it a favorite in jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "A#/Bb maj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 2nd fret
Position your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 1st fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 6th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret
Use your pinky to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
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 5

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
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 7

Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 13th fret
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 8

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

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