A11 guitar chord
The A11 chord (A dominant 11th) is built from the notes A, C#, E, G, B and D, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
- Notes
- A C# E G B D
- Type
- dominant 11th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
x00000How to play A11
The easiest A11 shape is x00000, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A suspended dominant sound with a gospel and fusion flavor.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the A11 chord?
A11 contains A, C#, E, G, B and D. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
Is A11 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x00000.
What can I play instead of A11?
A7sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when A11 is too hard or too busy.