Accessible Page: A Dominant Eleventh (A11) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

A 11 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A 11 chord, a complex and interesting chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes A, C#, E, G, B, and D, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. These intervals, also known as the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh, give the A 11 chord its unique sound.

To fully understand the construction of the A 11 chord, it's important to have a solid grasp of fretboard intervals and how they affect the sound and structure of a chord. You might also want to check out our tutorial on chord notation to better understand how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them.

As a member of the Dominant Chords family, the A 11 chord shares characteristics with other dominant chords, which are often used in jazz and blues music for their rich, complex sound. Our tutorial on dominant guitar chords provides more information on these types of chords and how they are used in music.

Learning to play the A 11 chord can be a challenge, but with practice and the right guidance, you'll be able to master it in no time. In this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that make up this chord. If you're ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, let's dive into the world of the A 11 chord!

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