Emaj11 chord on piano
E Major Eleventh. Notes: E, G#, B, D#, F# and A.
How to play Emaj11
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, B, D#, F# and A 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
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
A11 · eleventh
Notes 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 piano?
Play E, G#, B, D#, F# and A 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.