E maj9(#11)

The E maj9(#11) chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), B (Perfect fifth), D# (Major seventh), F# (Major ninth) and A# (Augmented eleventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E maj9(#11) chord

How to play the E maj9(#11) chord

  1. Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
  3. Add B (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above E
  4. Add D# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above E
  5. Add F# (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above E
  6. Add A# (Augmented eleventh) — 18 semitones above E
  7. Press all 6 notes simultaneously to sound the E maj9(#11) chord

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