G 7♯9♯11
Notes:G – B – D – F – A# – C#
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-#9-#11
Introduction
The G 7♯9♯11 piano chord (G7♯9♯11) consists of the notes G, B, D, F, A#, C#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-#9-#11.
Notes
G 7♯9♯11 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G4 – B4 – D5 – F5 – A#5 – C#6 |
| 1st Inversion | B4 – D5 – F5 – A#5 – G6 – C#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | D4 – F4 – A#4 – C#5 – B5 – G5 |
Key Signature
The key of G 7♯9♯11 has 1 sharp: F♯.
F♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11
The G 7♯9♯11 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G 7♯9♯11 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G 7♯9♯11 chord?
The G 7♯9♯11 chord (G7♯9♯11) contains 6 notes: G, B, D, F, A#, C#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11.
How is G7♯9♯11 used in music?
G7♯9♯11 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for G7♯9♯11?
G7♯9♯11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-#9-#11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on G and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice G7♯9♯11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing G7♯9♯11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve G7♯9♯11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.