A+(#11) Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the A Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added chord

A +(#11) guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the A +(#11) chord. This intriguing chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family and is composed of the notes A, C#, E#, and D#. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), #5 (Augmented Fifth), and #11 (Augmented Fourth). This chord is a bit more complex than the basic major and minor chords, making it a great addition to your chord vocabulary.

To understand how to form this chord, it's important to have a good grasp of fretboard intervals and how they are stacked to build chords. If you're not familiar with these concepts, we recommend checking out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the A +(#11) chord. This will enable you to visualize the chord structure and make it easier for you to play. If you're interested in understanding how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them, our tutorial on chord notation is a great resource.

Remember, mastering the A +(#11) chord will not only enhance your technical skills but also broaden your musical horizons. So, let's dive in and start learning!

Notes that compose the A +(#11) chord:

AC#E#D#

Chord Structure:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

Fingerings for the A Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added guitar chord

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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!

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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#5
1
3
#11
#5