F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: FāÆ is enharmonically equivalent to Gā. See Gb Dominant 7th Sharp 11.
Notes
F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 ā A#4 ā C5 ā C#5 ā E5 |
| 1st Inversion | A#4 ā C5 ā C#5 ā E5 ā F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | C5 ā C#5 ā E5 ā F#5 ā A#5 |
Key Signature
The key of F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 has 6 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ, GāÆ, DāÆ, AāÆ, EāÆ.
Theory: Intervals
The F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A4-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A4-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is built from the F# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord used in music?
F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Dominant 7th Sharp 11).
What is the fingering for F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What scale matches F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
The Lydian Dominant scale is the natural match ā Mixolydian with a raised 4th.
Practice Tips
- F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is the Lydian Dominant sound.
- The #11 does not clash with the major third.
- Use as a sophisticated substitute for F#7.
- Practice the Lydian Dominant scale over this chord.
- Jazz tritone substitution applications.
- Voicing tip: spread the notes for best sound.