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Chord Shapes

There are 5 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

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

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

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the 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

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Bb 7(#5) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 7(#5) chord. This chord is a member of the Augmented Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, D, F#, and Ab. The intervals that make up this chord are 1, 3, #5, and b7, which in full terms are Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Minor Seventh respectively.

If you're keen on learning more about how these intervals are stacked to form chords, check out this tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. Understanding this concept will help you in your journey to mastering the Bb 7(#5) chord and other complex chords.

The Bb 7(#5) chord is not a beginner's chord and requires some understanding of more advanced chord structures. If you're new to such chords, you might find this tutorial about intermediate guitar chords helpful. It will introduce you to chords beyond the beginner level and pave the way for you to tackle the Bb 7(#5) chord.

The Bb 7(#5) chord is a dominant chord, a type of chord that is commonly used in jazz music. For more insight into dominant chords and their role in music, feel free to visit this tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords. This will provide you with a broader context for understanding the Bb 7(#5) chord.

Throughout this tutorial, we'll be using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show the tones composing the Bb 7(#5) chord. If you're unfamiliar with reading these diagrams and patterns, this tutorial on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them will be a great resource.

Let's dive into the world of the Bb 7(#5) chord and start making some beautiful music!

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