A Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Fingering
An A6(#11) chord, also called A sixth sharp eleventh, is made of A, C#, E, F# and D#. The D# is the raised fourth of the A scale, placed an octave above the root, and it gives the chord its name.
Because the chord already contains the sharp eleventh, the A Lydian scale, with its raised fourth, is the right scale to solo with. The D# sits a half step below the fifth, E, so the top of the chord carries a tight interval. When you add the chord to a progression, smoother chord changes will help.
A 6th with sharp 11th guitar chord is also written as A6(#11), A6#11, Amaj6(#11) or A6(+11).
Notes in the A 6(#11) chord:
Tones of the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord:
Formula: 1 3 5 6 #11
A 6(#11) Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
What notes are in A sixth sharp eleventh?
A sixth sharp eleventh contains A, C#, E, F# and D#: root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth and sharp eleventh.
Which scale fits A6(#11)?
The A Lydian scale: A, B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#. It contains every chord tone, and its raised fourth, D#, is the sharp eleventh.
What does the #11 in A6(#11) mean?
It is the eleventh raised by a half step. The natural eleventh from A is D, so the chord uses D#, six semitones up from the root.
Why does A sixth sharp eleventh use D# instead of D?
A natural D would sit a half step higher than the major third, C#, and would rub against it. D# sits instead a half step under the fifth, E.
