A11 chord on piano
A Dominant Eleventh. Notes: A, C#, E, G, B and D.
How to play A11
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C#, E, G, B and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
B9 · ninth
D11 · eleventh
Notes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
Gb7 · minor seventh
B9 · ninth
D11 · 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.
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Questions
What notes are in the A11 chord?
A11 (A dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), B (ninth) and D (eleventh).
How do you play A11 on piano?
Play A, C#, E, G, B and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.