I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
A# Major 7 #11 Chord
Learn the A# Major 7 #11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1A#3C##5E#7G###11D##
Playable A# Major 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 2 3 1
G shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 6 5 x x 5 5
E shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: 6 7 7 7 6 6
D shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x x 8 9 10 10
C shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 13 12 10 10 12
Full fretboard map
Every A# Major 7 #11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A# Major 7 #11
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | A# |
| 3 | 3 | C## |
| 5 | 5 | E# |
| 7 | 7 | G## |
| #11 | b5 | D## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – b5