Accessible Page: A#dim Guitar Chord Chart | A# Diminished

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

A# dim Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A# dim chord. This chord, also known as the A# diminished chord, belongs to the Diminished Chords family and is composed of the notes A#, C#, and E. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, and b5, known as the Root, Minor Third, and Diminished Fifth respectively.

This chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, requiring an understanding of how to build chords by stacking intervals. It's crucial to understand the fretboard intervals and how they contribute to the formation of the chord. If you're unsure about the notation of this chord, you may want to check out our tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the A# dim chord. If you're looking for a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, you might want to take a look at our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types, including the diminished (dim) guitar chords.

Learning to play the A# dim chord can open up new possibilities for your guitar playing, especially if you're interested in genres like jazz that often utilize more complex chords. So let's dive into the world of diminished chords and start learning about the A# dim chord!

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