How to play B Dominant 11th on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 4100
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 4.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 1.
- Let the 2nd, 1st strings ring open.
Shape 2: 4454 (from fret 4)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 4.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 4.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 5.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 4.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in B Dominant 11th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| B | 1 (root) |
| D♯ | 3 |
| F♯ | 5 |
| A | ♭7 |
| C♯ | 9 |
| E | 11 |
The formula for B Dominant 11th (eleventh chord) is 1 3 5 ♭7 9 11: take the root, then the scale degrees listed.
When to use B11
Dominant 11th chords are open and suspended, because the fourth clashes with the major third and the third is usually left out. Think gospel, funk and modal vamps.
Other B chords
B, Bm, B7, Bmaj7, Bm7, Bsus2, Bsus4, B°, B+, Badd9, B6, Bø7
Other dominant 11th chords on ukulele
C11, D♭11, D11, E♭11, E11, F11, F♯11, G11, A♭11, A11, B♭11
Frequently asked questions
How do you play B Dominant 11th on ukulele?
The easiest B11 shape on ukulele is 4100 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 4. Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 1. Let the 2nd, 1st strings ring open.)
What notes are in B Dominant 11th?
B Dominant 11th (B11) contains the notes B D♯ F♯ A C♯ E. The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 9 11.
How many ukulele shapes are there for B11?
There are many. This page shows 2 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See B Dominant 11th on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.