Emaj13(#11) guitar chord (E Major 13th, Sharp 11th)
Symbols: maj13(#11), maj7(13,#11), maj9(#11,13)
Steps: 1-3-5-7-9-#11-13
Notes: E-G#-B-D#-F#-A#-C#
The E maj13#11 chord is a remarkable extended chord that combines the rich major 13th with the sharp 11th. Its notes E, G#, B, D#, F#, A# and C# produce a vibrant, otherworldly sound that works beautifully in complex jazz arrangements. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "E maj13(#11)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.
Variation 1
- Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
- Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
- Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 7th fret
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string
Variation 2
- Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
- Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
- To play the chord, strum all the strings
- E Major
- E Minor
- E 7
- E 5
- E dim
- E dim7
- E aug
- E sus2
- E sus4
- E maj7
- E m7
- E 7sus4
- E maj9
- E maj11
- E maj13
- E maj9#11
- E maj13#11
- E add9
- E 6add9
- E maj7b5
- E maj7#5
- E m6
- E m9
- E m11
- E m13
- E madd9
- E m6add9
- E mmaj7
- E mmaj9
- E m7b5
- E m7#5
- E 6
- E 9
- E 11
- E 13
- E 7b5
- E 7#5
- E 7b9
- E 7#9
- E 7(b5,b9)
- E 7(b5,#9)
- E 7(#5,b9)
- E 7(#5,#9)
- E 9b5
- E 9#5
- E 13#11
- E 13b9
- E 11b9
- E sus2sus4
- E -5