E11 chord on guitar
E Dominant Eleventh. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and A.
How to play E11
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Let the open low E, A, D, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play E11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth
A11 · eleventh
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 E chords
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Questions
What notes are in the E11 chord?
E11 (E dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and A (eleventh).
How do you play E11 on guitar?
The easiest E11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Let the open low E, A, D, B and high E strings ring. Strum from the low E string down.
Is E11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note 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.