B11 chord on guitar
B Dominant Eleventh. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, C# and E.
How to play B11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open B 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 B11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
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.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the B11 chord?
B11 (B dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C# (ninth) and E (eleventh).
How do you play B11 on guitar?
The easiest B11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is B11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes 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.