Amaj11 chord on guitar
A Major Eleventh. Notes: A, C#, E, G#, B and D.
How to play Amaj11
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open A, D 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 Amaj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
G#7 · major seventh
B9 · ninth
D11 · eleventh
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj11 chord?
Amaj11 (A major eleventh) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G# (major seventh), B (ninth) and D (eleventh).
How do you play Amaj11 on guitar?
The easiest Amaj11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Let the open A, D and high E strings ring.
Is Amaj11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major eleventh chord sound like?
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third.