V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
A#7#11 Chord
Learn the A#7#11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A#3C##5E#b7G##11D##
Playable A#7#11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 1 2 1 3 1
G shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 6 5 x x 5 4
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 7 6 7 x 6
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x x 8 9 9 10
C shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: x 13 12 13 x 12
Full fretboard map
Every A#7#11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A#7#11
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A# |
| 3 | 3 | C## |
| 5 | 5 | E# |
| b7 | b7 | G# |
| #11 | b5 | D## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – b5