E Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 7(#11) chord, a fascinating member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes E, G#, B, D, and A#, creating a rich and complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing.

The E 7(#11) chord is built by stacking the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11. These intervals refer to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Augmented Fourth respectively. If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they build chords, you may find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful.

Understanding the E 7(#11) chord requires a solid understanding of fretboard intervals and how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them. This chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords if you're just getting started.

Once you've mastered the E 7(#11) chord, you can incorporate it into various chord progressions to create more complex music. It's often used in jazz chord progressions, for example, alongside maj7 and m7 chord types. To understand how to put chords together to create songs, take a look at our tutorial on the most common chord progressions.

So, are you ready to dive into the world of the E 7(#11) chord? Let's get started!