Emaj11 chord on guitar
E Major Eleventh. Notes: E, G#, B, D#, F# and A.
How to play Emaj11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Let the open low E, A, 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 Emaj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
A11 · eleventh
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 Emaj11 chord?
Emaj11 (E major eleventh) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D# (major seventh), F# (ninth) and A (eleventh).
How do you play Emaj11 on guitar?
The easiest Emaj11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Let the open low E, A, B and high E strings ring.
Is Emaj11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.