E Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
To build E6(#11), the E sixth sharp eleventh chord, take root E, major third G#, fifth B, major sixth C# and sharp eleventh A#. The sharp eleventh is the raised fourth of the E scale, placed an octave up.
The E Lydian scale holds every note of the chord and is the natural source of melody notes. The chord is a major sixth chord with a sharp eleventh added, and the A# sits an augmented fourth above the root, one octave up. For further ways to use this sound, see 6th chord voicings.
Chords with a raised eleventh are often heard in jazz.
E 6th with sharp 11th guitar chord is also written as E6(#11), E6#11, Emaj6(#11) or E6(+11).
Notes in the E 6(#11) chord:
Tones in the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord:
Formula: 1 3 5 6 #11
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FAQ
What notes are in E6(#11)?
E6(#11) contains E, G#, B, C# and A#: root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth and sharp eleventh.
Which scale suits E sixth sharp eleventh?
The E Lydian scale: E, F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#. It contains every chord tone, with A# as its raised fourth.
What does the sharp eleventh add to E6(#11)?
It adds A#, six semitones up from the root. The natural eleventh, A, would sit a half step higher than the major third, G#, so the raised note is used.
Why is A# in E sixth sharp eleventh and not A?
A natural A would rub against the major third, G#, a half step lower. A# sits just under the fifth, B.
