A13#11 guitar chord (A Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th)

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

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

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

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

Variation 1
A13#11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
A13#11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 7th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 4th to the 6th strings
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3
A13#11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 3rd to the 5th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other A Chords

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Other Dominant 13th, Added Sharp 11th Chords