F#11 Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart
Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 11 chord, a richly textured chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is built from the notes F#, A#, C#, E, G#, and B, and is constructed using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. If you're new to these terms, you may want to check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.
Understanding the F# 11 chord requires knowledge of more advanced music theory concepts, so it's not typically a chord you'd encounter in a beginner's lesson. If you're feeling confident and eager to learn, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start.
This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that make up the F# 11 chord. It's a complex chord with a rich, full sound that's often used in jazz and other sophisticated music styles. If you're interested in exploring this further, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions is an excellent resource.
The F# 11 chord is part of the dominant (7) guitar chords family, which are known for their tension and resolution properties. These chords are a fundamental part of many popular music genres, and understanding how to play them will significantly broaden your musical repertoire.
So, are you ready to dive into the world of the F# 11 chord? Let's get started! And remember, if you ever need to revisit the basics, our full tutorial on all types of guitar chords is always here to help.
Notes of the F# 11 chord:
F#A#C#EG#B
Chord structure of the Dominant Eleventh chord:
F# Dominant Eleventh Guitar Chord Shapes
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Open
Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 11 | D 11 | E 11 | F 11 | G 11 | A 11 | B 11 | C#11 | D#11 | F#11 | G#11 | A#11 | Ab11 | Bb11 | Db11 | Eb11 | Gb11
Chord tones in the F# 11 chord
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!