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E11 chord

E dominant 11th

C4
E
G#
B
C5
D
F#
A

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Notes

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

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

E11 inversions

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

Root position E11

C4
E
G#
B
C5
D

1st inversion E11/G#

C4
G#
B
C5
D
E

2nd inversion E11/B

C4
B
C5
D
E
G#

3rd inversion E11/D

C5
D
E
G#
B
C6

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FAQ

What notes are in the E11 chord?

The E dominant 11th chord (E11) has 6 notes: E, G#, B, D, F# and A.

How do you play E11 on the piano?

Put your right hand on E, G#, B, D, F# and A, starting from E. 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).