A#+(#11) Guitar Chords Explained | A# Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added
Welcome to our tutorial on the A# +(#11) chord. This chord, belonging to the Augmented Chords family, is a unique and complex chord that will add depth and richness to your guitar playing. Composed of the notes A#, C##, E##, and D##, the A# +(#11) chord is built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, and #11.
Understanding the intervals that build this chord is crucial. The 1 is the Root, the 3 is the Major Third, the #5 is the Augmented Fifth, and the #11 is the Augmented Eleventh. If you're not familiar with these terms, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.
In this tutorial, we'll be providing you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the A# +(#11) chord. These visual aids will help you understand how to form this chord on your guitar. If you're interested in learning more about how to build chords by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial is a great resource.
The A# +(#11) chord is not a beginner chord, so if you're just starting out, you may want to begin with simpler chords. However, if you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, this tutorial is perfect for you. For more advanced chords, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.
Mastering the A# +(#11) chord will open up new possibilities in your playing, allowing you to explore new musical landscapes and create more complex and interesting progressions. Happy playing!
Notes of the A# +(#11) chord:
A#C##E##D##
Chord Formula:
Guitar Patterns for the A# Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added chord
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C +(#11) | D +(#11) | E +(#11) | F +(#11) | G +(#11) | A +(#11) | B +(#11) | C#+(#11) | D#+(#11) | F#+(#11) | G#+(#11) | A#+(#11) | Ab+(#11) | Bb+(#11) | Db+(#11) | Eb+(#11) | Gb+(#11)
Complete Fretboard Map of A# +(#11) chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!