Emaj11 chord on ukulele
E Major Eleventh. Notes: E, G#, B, D#, F# and A.
How to play Emaj11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 2 ways to play Emaj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj11 chord?
Emaj11 (E major eleventh) is made of six notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D# (major seventh), F# (ninth) and A (eleventh).
How do you play Emaj11 on ukulele?
The easiest Emaj11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is Emaj11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major eleventh chord sound like?
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third.