Accessible Page: E Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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Chord Shapes

There are 2 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

E 7(#11) Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7(#11) chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes E, G#, B, D, and A#, creating a rich and complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing.

The E 7(#11) chord is built by stacking the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11. These intervals refer to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Augmented Fourth respectively. If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, you may find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful.

Understanding the E 7(#11) chord requires a solid understanding of fretboard intervals and how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them. This chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords if you're just getting started.

Once you've mastered the E 7(#11) chord, you can incorporate it into various chord progressions to create more complex music. It's often used in jazz chord progressions, for example, alongside maj7 and m7 chord types. To understand how to put chords together to create songs, take a look at our tutorial on the most common chord progressions.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of the E 7(#11) chord? Let's get started!

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