A#maj11 chord on piano
A Sharp Major Eleventh, also written Bbmaj11. Notes: A#, D, F, A, C and D#.
How to play A#maj11
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F, A, C 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
Notes 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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E#, G##, B# and D#; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F, G## is the same key as A and B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#maj11 chord?
A#maj11 (A sharp major eleventh) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), A (major seventh), C (ninth) and D# (eleventh).
How do you play A#maj11 on piano?
Play A#, D, F, A, C 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 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.