Guitar chord B6(#11) - diagrams and theory
Spelled B, D#, F#, G# and E#, the B sixth sharp eleventh chord (B6(#11)) combines root B, major third D#, fifth F#, major sixth G# and sharp eleventh E#. The chord is a major sixth chord with a sharp eleventh added, and the E# sits an augmented fourth above the root, one octave up.
Lydian is the scale that carries the sharp eleventh, so the B Lydian scale fits the chord note for note. In this chord E# is spelled that way for theory reasons, and it sounds like F. If you want to compare it with the rest of the family, start with major and minor sixths.
B 6th with sharp 11th guitar chord is also written as B6(#11), B6#11, Bmaj6(#11) or B6(+11).
Notes in the B 6(#11) chord:
Tones in the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord:
Formula: 1 3 5 6 #11
B 6(#11) Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
Which notes does B sixth sharp eleventh contain?
B sixth sharp eleventh is B, D#, F#, G# and E#: root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth and sharp eleventh.
Why is the sharp eleventh of B6(#11) written E#?
The eleventh takes the letter E. The natural eleventh from B is E, and raising it by a half step gives E#, which sounds like F.
Which scale works over B6(#11)?
The B Lydian scale: B, C#, D#, E#, F#, G#, A#. All five chord tones are in it, with E# as the raised fourth.
How is B6(#11) different from B6?
B6 is B, D#, F#, G#. B6(#11) adds E#, a raised eleventh, so it has five notes instead of four.
