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Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram

Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.

A#m | B♭m is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 93 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play A#m | B♭m, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play A#m | B♭m, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string and E string fret 1. Place middle finger on B string fret 2. Place ring finger on D string fret 3. Place pinky on G string fret 3. A#m can also be written as B♭m; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.

Tips

  • Place A string with your index finger and E string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On A string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
  • Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
  • Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.

Chord Theory

Notes
A# - C# - F
Intervals
1 - b3 - 5
Chord Type
Minor — soft and melancholic character
Difficulty
Intermediate
Barre chord
Yes
Voicings
7
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Alternative Positions

Different ways to play A#m | B♭m on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • A#m | B♭m chord alternative position 1Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram1-1-3-3-2-1
  • A#m | B♭m chord alternative position 2Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram1-x-3-3-2-1
  • A#m | B♭m chord alternative position 3Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram1-1-x-3-2-1
  • A#m | B♭m chord alternative position 4Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram1-1-3-x-2-1

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to A#m | B♭m, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. A#m | B♭m → A#maj7 | B♭maj7 chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar A#maj7 | B♭maj7 chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-2-3-1 Barre at fret 1.A#maj7 | B♭maj7

    To move from A#m | B♭m to A#maj7 | B♭maj7, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
    2. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
    4. Slide your pinky from G string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

  • 2. A#m | B♭m → Dm/A# | Dm/B♭ chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar Dm/A# | Dm/B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-2-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Dm/A# | Dm/B♭

    To move from A#m | B♭m to Dm/A# | Dm/B♭, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
    2. Lift your middle finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
    3. Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
    4. Slide your pinky from G string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

  • 3. A#m | B♭m → A#7 | B♭7 chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar A#7 | B♭7 chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-1-3-1 Barre at fret 1.A#7 | B♭7

    To move from A#m | B♭m to A#7 | B♭7, follow these steps:

    1. While playing A#m | B♭m, lift your middle finger from B string fret 2.
    2. Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
    3. Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
    4. Lift your pinky from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

  • 4. A#m | B♭m → A#sus2 | B♭sus2 chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar A#sus2 | B♭sus2 chord diagram Fingering: 1-1-3-3-1-1 Barre at fret 1.A#sus2 | B♭sus2

    To move from A#m | B♭m to A#sus2 | B♭sus2, follow these steps:

    1. While playing A#m | B♭m, lift your middle finger from B string fret 2.
    2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
    3. Keep ring finger on D string fret 3.
    4. Keep pinky on G string fret 3.

  • 5. A#m | B♭m → Gdim chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar Gdim chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-x-3-2-xGdim

    To move from A#m | B♭m to Gdim, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
    2. Keep middle finger on B string fret 2.
    3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
    4. Keep pinky on G string fret 3.

  • 6. A#m | B♭m → A#m/D# | A#m/E♭ | B♭m/E♭ chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar A#m/D# | A#m/E♭ | B♭m/E♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-x-1-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m/D# | A#m/E♭ | B♭m/E♭

    To move from A#m | B♭m to A#m/D# | A#m/E♭ | B♭m/E♭, follow these steps:

    1. While playing A#m | B♭m, lift your pinky from G string fret 3.
    2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
    3. Keep middle finger on B string fret 2.
    4. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 3.

Most Common Transitions

The most frequent chord transitions from A#m | B♭m across songs on this site.

  • 1. A#m | B♭m → F chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.F

    To move from A#m | B♭m to F, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
    2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
    3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
    4. Slide your pinky from G string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

    On Chordier, songs containing A#m | B♭m use the transition to F at 16.1%. You can practice this transition in 8 different songs.

    Rex Orange County - A Song About Being SadMildred Bailey - Georgia On My MindPenelope Scott - Sweet Hibiscus Tea

  • 2. A#m | B♭m → D# chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar D# | E♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-x-1-3-4-3D#

    To move from A#m | B♭m to D#, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 1.
    2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
    3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
    4. Slide your pinky from G string fret 3 to B string fret 4.

    On Chordier, songs containing A#m | B♭m use the transition to D# at 15.5%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.

    Simple Plan - God Must Hate MeSabrina Carpenter - Silver NightsSteve Lacy - Bad Habit

  • 3. A#m | B♭m → B chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.B

    To move from A#m | B♭m to B, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
    2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 4.
    3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
    4. Slide your pinky from G string fret 3 to B string fret 4.

    On Chordier, songs containing A#m | B♭m use the transition to B at 13.5%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.

    Janine Teñoso - PelikulaJeremy Zucker - Thinking 2 Much

  • 4. A#m | B♭m → F# chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.F#

    To move from A#m | B♭m to F#, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
    2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 3.
    3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 4.
    4. Slide your pinky from G string fret 3 to D string fret 4.

    On Chordier, songs containing A#m | B♭m use the transition to F# at 7.3%. You can practice this transition in 4 different songs.

    Silk Sonic - Leave The Door OpenColdplay - InkCilla Black - Liverpool Lullaby

  • 5. A#m | B♭m → Bm chord transition

    Guitar A#m | B♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-2-1 Barre at fret 1.A#m | B♭m
    Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Bm

    To move from A#m | B♭m to Bm, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
    2. Slide your middle finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
    3. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 4.
    4. Slide your pinky on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.

    On Chordier, songs containing A#m | B♭m use the transition to Bm at 5.7%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.

    James Taylor - Shower The PeopleCilla Black - Liverpool Lullaby

Compatible Scales

These scales include A#m | B♭m and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.

Songs Using A#m | B♭m Chord

Popular songs that feature the A#m | B♭m chord, perfect for practice.

Songs in Original Key of A#m | B♭m

Frequently Asked Questions

Is A#m | B♭m easy to play on Guitar?

Guitar A#m | B♭m is generally intermediate. It spans 3 frets and includes a barre technique. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.

What is the easiest way to play A#m | B♭m?

There is a simpler alternative for A#m | B♭m on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering 1-1-3-x-2-1. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.

What chords transition well from A#m | B♭m on Guitar?

Guitar A#m | B♭m commonly moves to F and D#. Based on our catalog data, A#m | B♭m to F is recorded 31 times, appears in 8 songs, and represents 16.1% of outgoing A#m | B♭m transitions. A#m | B♭m to D# is recorded 30 times, appears in 4 songs, and represents 15.5%.

What songs use the A#m | B♭m chord?

Ariana Grande - Baby I Chords is one of 8 songs that use the A#m | B♭m chord.

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