E11
notes
The chord E11 is made up of these notes:
E
B
D
F#
A
play
strum
The E eleventh chord (E11) is a rich, layered harmony that brings a sense of fullness and complexity to music. Built from the notes E, B, D, F#, and A, this chord stacks together a root, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a major ninth, and an eleventh. It's a staple in jazz and funk, where musicians use it to inject a groove or create atmospheric textures. The E11 chord can introduce a touch of sophistication and intrigue into a chord progression, often serving as a bridge to more resolved, consonant chords. Its lush sound makes it a favourite in compositions that demand a bit of drama and depth.
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
B3
D4
F#4
A4
E4
Inversion 2
D4
F#4
A4
E4
B4
Inversion 3
F#4
A4
E4
B4
D5
Inversion 4
A4
E4
B4
D5
F#5