A11 guitar chord (A Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: A-C#-E-G-B-D

The A 11 chord extends the dominant seventh by adding the 11th interval, creating a fuller and more complex tone. Its notes A, C#, E, G, B and D are great for building suspense and adding depth to chord progressions. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "A 11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your index finger
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret using your index finger
Press the B (2nd) string on the 12th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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