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A11 chord

A dominant 11th

C4
A
C5
C#
E
G
B
C6
D

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Notes

  • A
    R
  • C#
    3
  • E
    5
  • G
    b7
  • B
    9
  • D
    11

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

A11 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position A11

C4
A
C5
C#
E
G

1st inversion A11/C#

C5
C#
E
G
A
C6

2nd inversion A11/E

C5
E
G
A
C6
C#

3rd inversion A11/G

C5
G
A
C6
C#
E

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FAQ

What notes are in the A11 chord?

The A dominant 11th chord (A11) has 6 notes: A, C#, E, G, B and D.

How do you play A11 on the piano?

Put your right hand on A, C#, E, G, B and D, starting from A. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 11th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17).