Extended · B root
B11
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant.
Notes in B11
B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.
Identify the Chord Quality on B
Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard B11, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
11th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in B
Related Extended
About the B11 Chord
The B11 chord is a 11th chord built on B. It contains the notes B, D#, F#, A, C#, E — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant. Practising the B11 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.