Finger Positions

A#maj11/B diagram
Root Note A#
Name A# maj11 over B
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-11P
Relative Minor Gm
Notes B, A#, D, F, D#
Aliases

How to play the A#maj11/B Chord

The A#maj11/B is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the A# maj11 over B is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 11P intervals. In the key of A# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the A#maj11/B chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A# → F → Gm → D#

vi-IV-I-V

Gm → D# → A# → F

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to A# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

A# Cm Dm D# F Gm Adim

7ths

A#maj7 Cm7 Dm7 D#maj7 F7 Gm7 Am7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes B, A#, D, F, D#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the A#maj11/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 71, 70, 62, 65, 63
Frequencies (Hz)

493.8833012561241, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076, 349.2282314330039, 311.1269837220809