A#/Bbsus guitar chord (A#/Bb Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus, sus4

Steps: 1-4-5

Notes: A#-D#-F

The A#/Bb suspended 4th chord replaces the third with the perfect fourth, giving it a suspended and unresolved quality. With the notes A#, D# and F, this chord creates tension and anticipation, making it perfect for dynamic transitions. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "A#/Bb sus" 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
Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 11th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 13th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

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