A11
notes
The chord A11 is made up of these notes:
A
E
G
B
D
play
strum
The A11 chord is a complex and rich-sounding chord often used to add texture and depth to music. It is made up of five notes: A, E, G, B, and D. These notes form a combination of a root, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and the eleventh itself, providing a lush and extended harmony. You’ll often find the A11 chord in jazz, funk, and sometimes in blues, where musicians use it to create a sophisticated, layered feel. It plays a pivotal role in chord progressions by offering a sense of tension and anticipation, making it perfect for adding an unexpected twist or a smooth transition in a song.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
E4
G4
B4
D5
A4
Inversion 2
G4
B4
D5
A4
E5
Inversion 3
B4
D5
A4
E5
G5
Inversion 4
D5
A4
E5
G5
B5