Accessible Page: Bb6(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Bb Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 1 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Bb 6(#11) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 6(#11) chord, a member of the Major Chords family. This unique chord, composed of the notes Bb, D, F, G, and E, is built from the intervals 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and #11 (Augmented Fourth). These intervals give the Bb 6(#11) chord its distinctive sound, making it a favorite among many guitarists.

The Bb 6(#11) chord is a more advanced chord, often found in genres like jazz due to its rich and complex sound. If you're new to this type of chord, you might want to check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners first, to get a solid understanding of the basics.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is key to mastering its sound and positioning on the fretboard. For a more in-depth understanding of these intervals, we recommend our tutorial about fretboard intervals. Here, you will learn how to identify and play these intervals, which will greatly improve your ability to play the Bb 6(#11) chord and others like it.

Once you've got a handle on the intervals, you'll be ready to dive into our Bb 6(#11) chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will show you exactly where to place your fingers to play this chord, as well as how the tones that compose the chord are distributed on the fretboard. If you're unsure how to read these diagrams, our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it can help.

Mastering the Bb 6(#11) chord can open up a whole new world of musical possibilities for you. So grab your guitar, and let's get started!

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