E Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

E +(#11) guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the E +(#11) chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. Built from the E, G#, B#, and A# notes, this chord offers a distinctive and rich sound that can add depth to your guitar playing.

The E +(#11) chord is constructed from a series of intervals, specifically the 1, 3, #5, and #11. Understanding these intervals is key to mastering this chord. If you need a refresher on how intervals work and how they build chords, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

When it comes to chord notation, the E +(#11) chord might seem complex. But once you understand the intervals that compose it, denoting this chord becomes a lot easier. If you need a guide on chord notation depending on the intervals, our tutorial on chord notation is a great resource.

While the E +(#11) chord may seem advanced, it's an excellent addition to your repertoire. For more advanced chords, take a look at our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Finally, to help you analyze chord shapes on the fretboard, we have an interactive tool. If you have a chord shape and you're unsure how to name it, our reverse chord namer can help.

Ready to dive into the world of the E +(#11) chord? Let's get started!

Notes in the E +(#11) chord:

EG#B#A#

Tones of the Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added chord:

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

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Complete Fretboard Map of E +(#11) chord tones

This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
3
#11
#5
1
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1
3
#11
#5
1