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B +(#11) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B +(#11) chord. This chord, which belongs to the Augmented Chords family, is composed of the notes B, D#, F##, and E#. It's built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, and #11. These intervals, also known as the Root, Major Third, Augmented Fifth, and Augmented Fourth respectively, give this chord its unique sound.

Understanding how these intervals work together to create this chord is crucial. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals before diving into this lesson. This tutorial will provide a solid foundation for understanding how intervals are stacked to create chords.

Once you have a good grasp of intervals, you'll be in a better position to understand the B +(#11) chord. This chord is not commonly used in basic chord progressions, but it's a wonderful addition to your repertoire, especially if you're interested in more advanced music styles. For a deeper understanding of how chords are built, you might want to explore our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through playing the B +(#11) chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, showing the tones that compose the chord. We'll also provide tips on how to denote this chord depending on the intervals that compose it. To get a head start, you can check out our tutorial on how to denote chords.

So, whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord knowledge or a beginner ready to tackle more advanced chords, this tutorial on the B +(#11) chord is a great place to start. Happy playing!

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