V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
A#13b9 Chord
Learn the A#13b9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A#3C##5E#b7G#b9B13F##
Playable A#13b9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 1 5 4 3 4
G shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 6 5 6 4 3 3
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 8 6 7 8 7
C shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: x 13 12 13 12 15
Full fretboard map
Every A#13b9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A#13b9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A# |
| 3 | 3 | C## |
| 5 | 5 | E# |
| b7 | b7 | G# |
| b9 | b2 | B |
| 13 | 6 | F## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – b2 – 6