Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F eleventh over A#

Intervals 1P-5P-7m-9M-11P

Relative Minor Dm

Notes A#, F, C, Eb, G, Bb

Aliases F11

How to play the F11/A# Chord

The F11/A# is a fundamental dominant 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 F eleventh over A# is built using the 1P, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F11/A# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Bebop Dorian Mixolydian Piongio Mixolydian B6 Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Composite Blues Chromatic

* 10 scales found containing the notes A#, F, C, Eb, G, Bb.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F11/A# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 70, 65, 60, 63, 67, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

466.1637615180899, 349.2282314330039, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899