E Dominant 11th
Notes:E – G# – B – D – F# – A
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The E Dominant 11th piano chord (E11) consists of the notes E, G#, B, D, F#, A. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11.
Notes
E Dominant 11th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E4 – G#4 – B4 – D5 – A5 – F#5 |
| 1st Inversion | G#4 – B4 – D5 – F#5 – A5 – E6 |
| 2nd Inversion | B4 – D5 – F#5 – A5 – E6 – G#6 |
Key Signature
The key of E Dominant 11th has 4 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
The E Dominant 11th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
E Dominant 11th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E Dominant 11th chord?
The E Dominant 11th chord (E11) contains 6 notes: E, G#, B, D, F#, A. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is E11 used in music?
E11 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 E11?
E11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on E and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice E11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing E11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve E11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.