E Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

Welcome to our guitar lessons blog! Today, we will be diving into the world of the E 6(#11) chord. This chord belongs to the major chords family and is composed of the following notes: E, G#, B, C#, and A#. Its structure is built upon the following intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and #11 (Augmented Fourth).

The E 6(#11) chord is a rich and complex chord that offers a unique sound. It's a fantastic chord to add to your repertoire, particularly if you're looking to expand your knowledge beyond basic major and minor chords. If you're new to the concept of chord construction, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals particularly helpful.

As part of the sixth chords family, the E 6(#11) chord shares some similarities with other sixth guitar chords. However, the addition of the #11 interval gives it a distinctive touch. To understand more about how intervals shape the character of a chord, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.

Learning to play the E 6(#11) chord involves mastering its chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. As you progress through this tutorial, you'll learn how to position your fingers to play this chord and how its tones are distributed across the fretboard. If you're unsure about how to read chord diagrams or denote chords, our tutorial on chord notation will be a great resource.

Mastering the E 6(#11) chord can open up new possibilities in your playing, particularly in genres such as jazz that frequently use more advanced chords. To explore more advanced chords, you can visit our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords.

So, are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of the E 6(#11) chord? Let's get started!