B13#11 guitar chord (B Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th)

Symbols: 13#11, 13+11, 7(9,#11,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-#11-13

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

The B 13#11 chord is a dominant 13th chord that also adds a sharp 11th interval, creating a highly complex and rich sound. Its notes B, D#, F#, A, C#, F and G# are often used in jazz to add sophisticated color and depth. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "B 13#11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
B13#11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
B13#11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your pinky across the 9th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Other B Chords

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Other Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th Chords