Accessible Page: Easy Ways To Play The A#7(#5) Guitar Chord
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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and G strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:
A# 7(#5) Description
Welcome to this tutorial on the A# 7(#5) chord, a member of the intriguing Augmented Chords family. This chord is a unique blend of notes that creates a distinct musical flavor. It's composed of the notes A#, C##, E##, and G# and is built from the intervals 1, 3, #5, and b7.
The intervals are the building blocks of chords, and understanding them is key to mastering the guitar. For a more in-depth look at how chords are constructed, check out this tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Each interval in the A# 7(#5) chord has a specific musical name. The '1' is the Root, '3' is the Major Third, '#5' is an Augmented Fifth, and 'b7' is the Minor Seventh. If you want to understand more about fretboard intervals and how they work, this fretboard intervals tutorial will be a great help.
The A# 7(#5) chord is a dominant 7 chord with a raised fifth, making it a bit more complex than beginner chords. If you're looking for more advanced chords to enhance your playing, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.
Notation is another crucial aspect of understanding chords. The way we denote chords depends on the intervals that compose them. To better understand this, our tutorial on how to denote chords is a fantastic resource.
Finally, if you've got a chord shape in mind but aren't sure how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a great help. Stay tuned for our detailed diagrams and fretboard patterns that will show you exactly how to play the A# 7(#5) chord.
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