Chord · 11ths
Emaj11 — E Major 11th
Emaj11 is the E major 11th chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), perfect 5th (B), major 7th (D♯), major 9th (F♯) and perfect 11th (A) above it — the formula 1 3 5 7 9 11, sounding the notes E G♯ B D♯ F♯ A. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 6 notes in any octave are still Emaj11.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Major 11th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9 11
- Notes
- E G♯ B D♯ F♯ A
On the keyboard
The notes of Emaj11
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th | D♯5 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
| 11 | A | perfect 11th | A5 |
Other 11ths on E
Major 11th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.