Bmaj11 chord on guitar
B Major Eleventh. Notes: B, D#, F#, A#, C# and E.
How to play Bmaj11
- 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 3 (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 Bmaj11
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 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 Bmaj11 chord?
Bmaj11 (B major eleventh) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A# (major seventh), C# (ninth) and E (eleventh).
How do you play Bmaj11 on guitar?
The easiest Bmaj11 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 3 (A#).
Is Bmaj11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 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.