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A Dominant 11th

Notes: A – C♯ – E – G – B – D
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11Also written: A11Lower C♯ to C and it is Am11; raise D to D♯ and it is A9♯11. A, B, E and G do not move.

The A Dominant 11th chord is a six-note chord made up of A, C♯, E, G, B, and D.

A Dominant 11th chord: A, C♯, E, G, B, D

It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh.

A dominant 9th plus the 11th: often voiced without the 3rd, a gospel and funk dominant sound.

Construction

A Dominant 11th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = A, C♯, E, G, B, D
NoteIntervalDegree
ARoot1
C♯Major 3rd3
EPerfect 5th5
GMinor 7th♭7
BMajor 2nd9
DPerfect 4th11

A Dominant 11th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A Dominant 11th chord on piano?
The A Dominant 11th chord contains the notes A – C♯ – E – G – B – D. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the A Dominant 11th chord?
The A Dominant 11th chord (A11) contains 6 notes: A, C#, E, G, B, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is A11 used in music?
A11 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for A11?
A11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.

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