V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
B11 Chord
Learn the B11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1B5F#b7A9C#11E
Playable B11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 2 2 2 5 2
G shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 7 x 4 4 5 5
E shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 7 7 7 9 7 7
D shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x x 9 9 10 12
C shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: x 14 14 14 12 12
Full fretboard map
Every B11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using B11
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 | B |
| 5 | 5 | F# |
| b7 | b7 | A |
| 9 | 2 | C# |
| 11 | 4 | E |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 5 – b7 – 2 – 4