Aadd11
A Add 11
1 3 5 11
Notes in Aadd11
AR
C♯3
E5
D11
The Aadd11 chord contains 4 notes: A, C♯, E, D
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | A | Root |
| 3 | 4 | C♯ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | E | Perfect 5th |
| 11 | 5 | D | Perfect 11th |
About A Add 11 Chords
Add11 chords place the 11th (4th) on top of a major triad without the 7th or 9th. The result is more open than a full 11th chord. They appear in modern worship, ambient, and indie rock for their spacious, resonant quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Aadd11 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
A Ionian
The 11th (4th) is a natural major scale tone.
A Lydian
The ♯11 variant adds even more color over add11 voicings.