Guitar Chord Dictionary: Eb Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Chords
The Eb sixth sharp eleventh chord (Eb6(#11)) is spelled Eb, G, Bb, C and A. The A is the sharp eleventh, the raised fourth of the Eb scale placed an octave up, and it is what separates this chord from a plain sixth chord.
The Eb Lydian scale contains all five chord tones, including the raised fourth, so it matches the chord exactly. On charts written in sharp keys the same chord appears as D#6(#11). You can spot the gaps between these notes with fretboard interval patterns. Chords with a raised eleventh are often heard in jazz.
Eb 6th with sharp 11th guitar chord is also written as Eb6(#11), Eb6#11, Ebmaj6(#11) or Eb6(+11).
Eb 6(#11) chord Notes:
How the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord is built:
Formula: 1 3 5 6 #11
Eb 6(#11) Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
Which notes are in Eb sixth sharp eleventh?
Eb sixth sharp eleventh is Eb, G, Bb, C and A: root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth and sharp eleventh.
Is Eb6(#11) the same as D#6(#11)?
They sound alike. Eb6(#11) is spelled Eb, G, Bb, C, A, and D#6(#11) is spelled D#, F##, A#, B#, G##, with two double sharps.
Which scale fits Eb sixth sharp eleventh?
The Eb Lydian scale: Eb, F, G, A, Bb, C, D. Every chord tone is in it, and A is the raised fourth that serves as the sharp eleventh.
Why is A the sharp eleventh of Eb6(#11)?
The natural eleventh from Eb is Ab. Raised by a half step it becomes A natural, six semitones up from the root.
