A#9#11 chord on guitar
A Sharp Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven, also written Bb9#11. Notes: A#, D, F, G#, C and E.
How to play A#9#11
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Let the open 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.
All 4 ways to play A#9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E#, G#, B# and D##; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F, B# is the same key as C and D## is the same key as E.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#9#11 chord?
A#9#11 (A sharp dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh), C (ninth) and E (sharp eleventh).
How do you play A#9#11 on guitar?
The easiest A#9#11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
Is A#9#11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.