A Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the A 6(#11) chord, a beautiful and complex chord belonging to the Major Chords family. This chord is constructed from the notes A, C#, E, F#, and D#, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, 6, and #11. The full names of these music intervals are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Augmented Fourth, respectively.
Understanding how this chord is built is essential to mastering its sound and knowing where to place your fingers on the fretboard. If you need a refresher on how chords are constructed by stacking intervals, check out our tutorial on building chords. For a more in-depth look at the intervals on the fretboard, our fretboard intervals tutorial can be a great help.
The A 6(#11) chord is not a beginner's chord, but rather an intermediate level chord that will add depth and complexity to your music. It's a type of sixth chord, but with an added #11, which gives it a unique sound.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that demonstrate the tones composing the A 6(#11) chord. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams or how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them, our tutorial on chord notation can be a valuable resource.
So, are you ready to delve into the world of the A 6(#11) chord? Let's get started!
Notes in the A 6(#11) chord:
Tones of the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord:
A6(#11) Guitar Chord Voicings
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What are the specific notes that make up the A6(#11) chord on guitar?
The A6(#11) chord is composed of the following notes: A (Root), C# (Major Third), E (Perfect Fifth), F# (Major Sixth), and D# (Augmented Fourth, or #11). These notes together create its unique sound.
Which musical intervals are used to construct the A6(#11) chord?
The A6(#11) chord is built using five distinct intervals relative to its root (A): the Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Major Sixth (6), and the Augmented Fourth (#11).
What is the significance of the '#11' in the A6(#11) chord name?
The '#11' in A6(#11) refers to an Augmented Fourth interval. In the key of A, this note is D#. This specific interval adds a distinct, complex quality to the chord, differentiating it from a standard A6 chord and contributing to its unique harmonic color.
How does the A6(#11) chord differ from a regular A6 chord?
A regular A6 chord includes the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth. The A6(#11) chord adds one more interval: the Augmented Fourth (#11), which is D# in the key of A. This added #11 note introduces a richer, more complex, and often 'jazzier' sound compared to a simpler A6.
Why is the A6(#11) chord considered an intermediate-level chord for guitarists?
The A6(#11) chord is considered intermediate because it extends beyond basic major and minor triads by incorporating more complex intervals like the Major Sixth and the Augmented Fourth (#11). Mastering it requires a foundational understanding of chord construction and often more challenging fingerings on the fretboard than beginner chords.