E11 chord on ukulele
E Dominant Eleventh. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and A.
How to play E11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Notes 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.
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Questions
What notes are in the E11 chord?
E11 (E dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and A (eleventh).
How do you play E11 on ukulele?
The easiest E11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is E11 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.