A#/Bbdim7 guitar chord (A#/Bb Diminished Seventh)

Symbols: dim7, o7, 7dim

Steps: 1-b3-b5-6

Notes: A#-Db-E-G

The A#/Bb diminished seventh chord is a more colorful and intricate version of the diminished chord. Built from the notes A#, Db, E and G, it includes the root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh, creating a rich and tense sound. This chord is perfect for dramatic modulations and classical progressions. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "A#/Bb dim7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

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

Variation 4

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

Variation 5

Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 6

Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 9th fret
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 8

Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 9

Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 10

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

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