A#/C chord on guitar
A Sharp Major Over C, also written Bb/C. Notes: A#, D and F.
How to play A#/C
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A#/C
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on. The formula is 1 3 5, and you will also see it written as A#maj and A#M. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C## and E#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use A#/C
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Questions
What notes are in the A#/C chord?
A#/C (A sharp major over C) is made of three notes: A# (root), D (major third) and F (perfect fifth). The slash means C is played as the lowest note.
How do you play A#/C on guitar?
The easiest A#/C is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is A#/C hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What is the difference between A#/C and A#m?
Only the third changes. A# major uses a major third and sounds bright; A# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is A#/C in?
A#/C belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the V chord), F major (as the IV chord), B flat major (as the I chord), C minor (as the VII chord), D minor (as the VI chord) and G minor (as the III chord).
What does a major chord sound like?
The major triad is the bright, settled chord that most songs start and end on.