A#7(b13) Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering

Welcome to our tutorial on the A# 7(b13) chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes A#, C##, E#, G#, and F#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, and b13, which in full are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Minor Thirteenth.

Understanding the A# 7(b13) chord requires a good grasp of fretboard intervals and how these intervals stack to form chords. You can delve deeper into this topic by checking out our comprehensive guitar music theory tutorial.

As a dominant chord, the A# 7(b13) chord is a crucial element in many musical genres, particularly jazz. It often appears in jazz chord progressions, where it adds a touch of complexity and color to the music.

Our tutorial will guide you through the process of playing this chord, with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that illustrate the tones composing the chord. If you're unfamiliar with how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, we recommend checking out our tutorial on guitar chords notation.

Mastering the A# 7(b13) chord can be a bit challenging, but it's definitely achievable with practice. It's a step up from beginner chords, and you might find our intermediate guitar chord tutorial useful for building your skills.

We hope this introduction has piqued your interest in the A# 7(b13) chord. Ready to get started? Let's dive in!