How to use a #11

It's dreamy, dissonant, and intense - the #11 (pronounced sharp eleven) might just be one of our favorite chord tensions and melody notes. It can elevate a melody, harmony, or mood. But how do you use it? From jazz chords to melodic tension to the Lydian mode, we've got some ideas and suggestions to get you started.
What's your favorite chord tension? Tell us in the comments.
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - What is a #11?
2:04 - Songs That Use a #11
2:30 - How to Find It
3:20 - How to Use It: Jazz
4:47 - How to Use It: Any Melody
5:57 - How to Use It: Lydian Mode
8:35 - Radiohead's "All I Need"
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[@Squirrel_eater]

This channel is so damn underrated. Lovely content, please keep posting!

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this video is so well made, underrated channel!

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We're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@eyefisher]

Interesting that it's a tritone from the root. I hadn't realized that until now, watching you play with it.

[@soundfly]

Yes for sure! So dissonant, so dreamy.

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