E9#11 chord on guitar
E Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and A#.
How to play E9#11
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Let the open low E, 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 E9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth
A##11 · sharp eleventh
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 #11.
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Questions
What notes are in the E9#11 chord?
E9#11 (E dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and A# (sharp eleventh).
How do you play E9#11 on guitar?
The easiest E9#11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Let the open low E, D, B and high E strings ring.
Is E9#11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.