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E dominant 7th add 11 guitar shapes

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About the chord

E dominant 7th add 11 guitar chord

E7add11 is the E dominant 7th add 11 guitar chord. It uses the notes E, G♯, B, D, and A and the interval formula 1-3-5-♭7-11.

The E dominant 7th add 11 dominant 7th add 11 chord enhances the dominant 7th with an added eleventh A, generating a suspended, harmonically rich texture. The tension between the third G♯ and eleventh A adds a colorful, unresolved quality, popular in jazz and blues.

Also written as E7(add11) and Edom7add11.

Root note: E
Quality: dominant 7th add 11
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 396

Chord tones

EG♯BDA

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

A Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Quick answers

What notes are in E7add11?

E7add11 uses the notes E, G♯, B, D, and A. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-♭7-11.

What is another name for E7add11?

E7add11 is also written as E7(add11) and Edom7add11.

How do you play E7add11 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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