A9#11 chord on guitar
A Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: A, C#, E, G, B and D#.
How to play A9#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open A, 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.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play A9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
B9 · ninth
D##11 · sharp eleventh
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 #11.
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Questions
What notes are in the A9#11 chord?
A9#11 (A dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), B (ninth) and D# (sharp eleventh).
How do you play A9#11 on guitar?
The easiest A9#11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Let the open A, G and high E strings ring.
Is A9#11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.