Finger Positions

Root Note A

Name A maj11 over D#

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-11P

Relative Minor F#m

Notes D#, A, C#, E, D

Aliases

How to play the Amaj11/D# Chord

The Amaj11/D# 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 D# 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 Amaj11/D# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A → E → F#m → D

vi-IV-I-V

F#m → D → A → E

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

A Bm C#m D E F#m G#dim

7ths

Amaj7 Bm7 C#m7 Dmaj7 E7 F#m7 G#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes D#, A, C#, E, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Amaj11/D# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 69, 61, 64, 62

Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 440, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 293.6647679174076