A#/Bb7b9 guitar chord (A#/Bb Dominant 7th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 7b9, 7-9

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9

Notes: A#-D-F-Ab-B

The A#/Bb 7b9 chord flattens the ninth, adding an intense and exotic flavor to the dominant seventh. Its notes A#, D, F, Ab and B are perfect for adding tension in a variety of musical genres, especially in blues and jazz. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "A#/Bb 7b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering the 2nd to the 6th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 9th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

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

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