A11 chord on guitar
A Dominant Eleventh. Notes: A, C#, E, G, B and D.
How to play A11
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open A, D, G and high E strings 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 A11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the A11 chord?
A11 (A dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), B (ninth) and D (eleventh).
How do you play A11 on guitar?
The easiest A11 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Let the open A, D, G and high E strings ring. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is A11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What does a dominant eleventh chord sound like?
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash.