Emaj9(#11) guitar chord (E Major 9th, Sharp 11th)

Symbols: maj9(#11), maj7(9,#11)

Steps: 1-3-5-7-9-#11

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

Variation 1

  • Barre the 6th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Position your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your pinky
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at 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
  • With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 12th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings