E11 guitar chord
The E11 chord (E dominant 11th) is built from the notes E, G#, B, D, F# and A, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
- Notes
- E G# B D F# A
- Type
- dominant 11th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
000100How to play E11
The easiest E11 shape is 000100, 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 E11 chord?
E11 contains E, G#, B, D, F# and A. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
Is E11 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 000100.
What can I play instead of E11?
E7sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when E11 is too hard or too busy.