A#maj7b5 chord on guitar
A Sharp Major Seventh Flat Five, also written Bbmaj7b5. Notes: A#, D, E and A.
How to play A#maj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A#maj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 8 position
HardFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E and G##; C## is the same key as D and G## is the same key as A.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj7b5 chord?
A#maj7b5 (A sharp major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: A# (root), D (major third), E (diminished fifth) and A (major seventh).
How do you play A#maj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest A#maj7b5 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is A#maj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.