Guitar Chord Dictionary: A# Dominant Eleventh Chords

Welcome to our tutorial on the A# 11 chord, a vibrant and complex chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is built from a series of specific musical intervals, including the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh. These intervals give the A# 11 chord its unique character and sound.

Understanding the composition of the A# 11 chord requires a solid grasp of music theory, specifically the concept of intervals. Our fretboard intervals tutorial can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of this topic. With this knowledge, you can build the A# 11 chord and any other chord by stacking the correct intervals.

The A# 11 chord is composed of the notes A#, C##, E#, G#, B#, and D#. These notes are derived from the intervals that build this chord: 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. If you're not sure how to denote these chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our chord notation tutorial can help.

This chord is a bit more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're just starting out, you may want to check out our intermediate guitar chords tutorial first. If you're ready to dive into the world of dominant chords, our dominant guitar chords tutorial is a great place to start.

The A# 11 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions, so if you're interested in jazz music, you might want to check out our jazz chord progressions tutorial. This will help you understand how to use the A# 11 chord effectively in your playing.

Finally, if you're unsure about the name of a chord shape on the fretboard, our interactive chord analyzer tool can help you identify it. This tool can be particularly useful when learning complex chords like the A# 11.

Stay tuned for our upcoming tutorial that will teach you how to play the A# 11 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. Happy playing!