Extended · E root
E11
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant.
Notes in E11
E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.
Identify the Chord Quality on E
Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard E11, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
11th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in E
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About the E11 Chord
The E11 chord is a 11th chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G#, B, D, F#, A — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant. Practising the E11 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.