Construction
A♯ Minor Add 11 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = A♯, C♯, D♯, E♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| A♯ | Root | 1 |
| C♯ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D♯ | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| E♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| A♯ | black | index finger (2) | little finger (5) |
| C♯ | black | middle finger (3) | ring finger (4) |
| D♯ | black | ring finger (4) | middle finger (3) |
| E♯ | white | little finger (5) | index finger (2) |
Right hand: index finger (2) on A♯, middle finger (3) on C♯, ring finger (4) on D♯, little finger (5) on E♯.
Left hand: little finger (5) on A♯, ring finger (4) on C♯, middle finger (3) on D♯, index finger (2) on E♯.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the A♯ Minor Add 11 is the tonic (i) chord of A♯ Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, C♯ Major: 7 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯, B♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of A♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of A♯ Minor:
A♯ Minor Add 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the A♯ Minor Add 11 chord on piano?
The A♯ Minor Add 11 chord contains the notes A♯ – C♯ – D♯ – E♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What is the A# piano chord?
The A# piano chord (written A♯ Minor Add 11) uses the same keys: A♯ – C♯ – D♯ – E♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.