Guitar A#m7 | B♭m7 chord diagram
A#m7 | B♭m7 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 4 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play A#m7 | B♭m7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play A#m7 | B♭m7, follow these steps: Place index finger on B string fret 2. Place middle finger on D string fret 3. Place ring finger on G string fret 3. Place pinky on E string fret 4. A#m7 can also be written as B♭m7; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.
Tips
- Place B string with your index finger and D string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On B string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A# - C# - F - G#
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play A#m7 | B♭m7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar A#m7 | B♭m7 chord diagramx-1-3-1-2-1
Guitar A#m7 | B♭m7 chord diagramx-1-x-1-2-1
Guitar A#m7 | B♭m7 chord diagramx-4-3-3-2-4
Guitar A#m7 | B♭m7 chord diagramx-1-3-1-2-4
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to A#m7 | B♭m7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. A#m7 | B♭m7 → D#m/F | E♭m/F chord transition
To move from A#m7 | B♭m7 to D#m/F | E♭m/F, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 4 to B string fret 4.
2. A#m7 | B♭m7 → Bm/F chord transition
To move from A#m7 | B♭m7 to Bm/F, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from E string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 4.
3. A#m7 | B♭m7 → Daug chord transition
To move from A#m7 | B♭m7 to Daug, follow these steps:
- While playing A#m7 | B♭m7, lift your pinky from E string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. A#m7 | B♭m7 → A#m/B | B♭m/B chord transition
To move from A#m7 | B♭m7 to A#m/B | B♭m/B, follow these steps:
- While playing A#m7 | B♭m7, lift your pinky from E string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
5. A#m7 | B♭m7 → Bm/C chord transition
To move from A#m7 | B♭m7 to Bm/C, follow these steps:
- While playing A#m7 | B♭m7, lift your pinky from E string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.
6. A#m7 | B♭m7 → C#7 | D♭7 chord transition
To move from A#m7 | B♭m7 to C#7 | D♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 4.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
Songs Using A#m7 | B♭m7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the A#m7 | B♭m7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A#m7 | B♭m7 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
A#m7 | B♭m7 sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for A#m7 | B♭m7?
A#m7 | B♭m7 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-1-3-1-2-4. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which songs include A#m7 | B♭m7?
Gilbert O’Sullivan - Alone Again (Naturally) Chords is one of 4 songs featuring the A#m7 | B♭m7 chord.