A Major 11th Guitar Chord
AΔ11
11ths
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6 notes
·Symbol : Δ11
Chord Notes
A
R
Db
3
E
5
Ab
7
B
9
D
11
Solfège : La – Réb – Mi – Lab – Si – Ré
Chord Structure
A
2T
Db
T+½
E
2T
Ab
T+½
B
T+½
D
About this chord
The major 11th chord adds the perfect fourth to the maj9. The major third and the eleventh form a semitone of tension requiring careful voicing. Omitting the third often lets the other intervals resonate freely. Its harmonic richness flourishes best in slow-tempo jazz ballads.
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