B11 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Eleventh. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, C# and E.
How to play B11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Let the open E string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes 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.
More B chords
All B ukulele chordsdominant eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the B11 chord?
B11 (B dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C# (ninth) and E (eleventh).
How do you play B11 on ukulele?
The easiest B11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is B11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.