A#maj11 chord on guitar
A Sharp Major Eleventh, also written Bbmaj11. Notes: A#, D, F, A, C and D#.
How to play A#maj11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the A string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play A#maj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
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. 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, G## is the same key as A and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj11 chord?
A#maj11 (A sharp major eleventh) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh), C (ninth) and D# (eleventh).
How do you play A#maj11 on guitar?
The easiest A#maj11 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
Is A#maj11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 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.