E13#11 guitar chord (E Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th)

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

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

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

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

Variation 1
E13#11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 2nd fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 1st fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2
E13#11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3
E13#11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place a barre using your pinky on the 14th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your ring finger
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

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