B9#11 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: B, D#, F#, A, C# and F.
How to play B9#11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 #11. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled B, D#, F#, A, C# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the B9#11 chord?
B9#11 (B dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C# (ninth) and F (sharp eleventh).
How do you play B9#11 on ukulele?
The easiest B9#11 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is B9#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.