C D E F G A B Db Eb Gb Ab Bb C# D# F# G# A#
A# A#7 A#maj7 A#6 A#5 A#m A#m7 A#m6 A#sus4 A#sus2 A#add9 A#add2

A sharp major chord guitar

Diagram, notes and theoretical summary. Plus tips on related chords.

Relevant chords: A#/D A#/E

A#

A# chord diagram

Full name: A sharp major
Alternative name/abbreviation: A#M
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: A#, D, F
Importance: 8/10
Difficulty: 6/10

Chord variations

A# Major triad with the root on 6th string: 6 8 8 7 X X

Matching shapes

Identical to the chord shape of A# (XXX331) is Bb.

Chord progressions

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A# (five-string bar chord)

A# chord diagram

Full name: A sharp major
Alternative name/abbreviation: A#M
Type: Bar chord
Notes in the chord: A#, D, F

A#/D

A#/D chord diagram

Full name: A sharp major slash D
Alternative name/abbreviation: A# 1st inversion
Type: Open chord
Notes in the chord: D, F, A#

A#/E

A#/E chord diagram

Full name: A sharp major slash E
Alternative name/abbreviation: N/A
Type: Closed chord
Notes in the chord: E, A#, D, F