E9#11 chord on ukulele
E Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and A#.
How to play E9#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play E9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth
A##11 · sharp eleventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the E9#11 chord?
E9#11 (E dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and A# (sharp eleventh).
How do you play E9#11 on ukulele?
The easiest E9#11 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is E9#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.