G# 7♯9♯11
Notes:G# – C – D# – F# – B – D
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 (G#7♯9♯11) consists of the notes G#, C, D#, F#, B, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-#9-#11.
Enharmonic equivalent: G♯ is enharmonically equivalent to A♭. See Ab 7♯9♯11.
Notes
G# 7♯9♯11 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G#4 – C5 – D#5 – F#5 – B5 – D6 |
| 1st Inversion | C4 – D#4 – F#4 – B4 – D5 – G#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | D#4 – F#4 – B4 – D5 – C6 – G#5 |
Key Signature
The key of G# 7♯9♯11 has Key signature data not available.
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 (G#7♯9♯11) contains 6 notes: G#, C, D#, F#, B, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9-A11.
How is G#7♯9♯11 used in music?
G#7♯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 G#7♯9♯11?
G#7♯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 G#7♯9♯11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing G#7♯9♯11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve G#7♯9♯11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.