Badd11 chord on guitar
B Added Eleventh. Notes: B, D#, F# and E.
How to play Badd11
- 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 pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- 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.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Badd11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
Broot
D#3 · major third
F#5 · perfect fifth
E11 · eleventh
An add11 chord is a major triad with the eleventh added, which brings a suspended, ringing quality. The formula is 1 3 5 11.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Badd11 chord?
Badd11 (B added eleventh) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth) and E (eleventh).
How do you play Badd11 on guitar?
The easiest Badd11 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 pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Badd11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a added eleventh chord sound like?
An add11 chord is a major triad with the eleventh added, which brings a suspended, ringing quality.