Amaj11 chord on ukulele
A Major Eleventh. Notes: A, C#, E, G#, B and D.
How to play Amaj11
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 1 below
All 2 ways to play Amaj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumNotes and theory
Aroot
C#3 · major third
E5 · perfect fifth
G#7 · major seventh
B9 · ninth
D11 · 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.
More A chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Amaj11 chord?
Amaj11 (A major eleventh) is made of six notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth), G# (major seventh), B (ninth) and D (eleventh).
How do you play Amaj11 on ukulele?
The easiest Amaj11 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is Amaj11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.