# B11 Guitar Chord

> The B11 dominant 11 chord extends the dominant 9th by adding an 11th E, creating a layered, suspended sound. This harmonic richness enhances jazz and fusion progressions, generating a mystical, unresolved atmosphere. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of B11.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b11/a

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: B11
- Notes: B, D♯, F♯, A, C♯, E
- Intervals: 1 (B), 3 (D♯), 5 (F♯), ♭7 (A), 9 (C♯), 11 (E)
- Mood: open, expansive, atmospheric, airy
- Genres: Jazz, Fusion, Progressive Rock
- Playable shapes: 3

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 5 4 4 4 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b11/a/544440)
- Shape 2: 5 6 4 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b11/a/564600)
- Shape 3: 5 4 2 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/b11/a/542442)

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