A#11 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Dominant Eleventh, also written Bb11. Notes: A#, D, F, G#, C and D#.
How to play A#11
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play A#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumNotes and theory
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. 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 and B# is the same key as C.
More A# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the A#11 chord?
A#11 (A sharp dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth), G# (minor seventh), C (ninth) and D# (eleventh).
How do you play A#11 on ukulele?
The easiest A#11 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is A#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.