F Dominant 11th
Notes:F – A – C – Eb – G – Bb
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The F Dominant 11th piano chord (F11) consists of the notes F, A, C, Eb, G, Bb. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11.
Notes
F Dominant 11th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F4 – A4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 – Bb5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 – F6 – Bb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C4 – Eb4 – G4 – Bb4 – A5 – F5 |
Key Signature
The key of F Dominant 11th has 1 flat: B♭.
B♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
The F Dominant 11th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F Dominant 11th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F Dominant 11th chord?
The F Dominant 11th chord (F11) contains 6 notes: F, A, C, Eb, G, Bb. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is F11 used in music?
F11 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 F11?
F11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on F and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice F11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing F11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve F11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.