B11 guitar chord (B Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

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

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

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

Variation 1

B11 guitar chord - variation 1

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

Variation 2

B11 guitar chord - variation 2

Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

B11 guitar chord - variation 3

Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

B11 guitar chord - variation 4

Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 5

B11 guitar chord - variation 5

Barre the 14th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other B Chords

Other Dominant 11th Chords