I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
B Add 11 Chord
Learn the B Add 11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1B3D#5F#11E
Playable B Add 11 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 4 4 2
G shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 7 6 4 4 5 x
E shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 7 7 9 8 7 7
D shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x x 9 9 12 11
C shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 14 13 11 x 12
Full fretboard map
Every B Add 11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using B Add 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 | B |
| 3 | 3 | D# |
| 5 | 5 | F# |
| 11 | 4 | E |
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 4