B ADD11 - PIANO

Chord Composition

The B Add11 chord is composed of 4 notes :

• B (Root)
• D# (Major third)
• F# (Perfect fifth)
• E (Perfect eleventh)

These notes form a major chord with added eleventh, creating rich modal texture.

How to play B Add11 on piano

The add11 chord B Add11 adds the eleventh (equivalent to the fourth an octave higher) to the major triad, without seventh.

• Modal color: strongly evokes mixolydian mode
• Less common: rarer than add9, but very effective
• Dense texture: the 11th creates rich and complex sound
• Progressive rock and jazz: used for sophisticated harmonies

The add11 chord offers an interesting alternative to add9, with a more modal and less conventional color.

Common uses of B Add11

The add11 chord has specific uses:

• Progressive rock: complex harmonies
• Jazz fusion: rich modal colors
• Contemporary music: dense harmonic textures

Styles

Progressive rock: complex and modal sounds.

Jazz fusion: enriches modal voicings.

Similar Chords

• B Add11 on ukulele
• B Add11 on charango
• B Add11 on guitar