Construction
B♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = B♭, D, E, F, A♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| B♭ | Root | 1 |
| D | Major 3rd | 3 |
| E | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| F | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| A♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play the B♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
B♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the B♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord on piano?
The B♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord contains the notes B♭ – D – E – F – A♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Bb Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
Bb7#11 contains: Bb, D, E, F, Ab. Lydian Dominant sound.
How does Bb7#11 differ from Bb7?
Adds E (the #11).
How does Bb7#11 differ from Bb11?
Bb11 has Eb (clashes with D). Bb7#11 has E which doesn't clash.
How is Bb7#11 used?
Lydian Dominant. Jazz. Tritone sub for E7. Common as V7#11 in Eb Major.
What scale matches Bb7#11?
Bb Lydian Dominant: Bb, C, D, E, F, G, Ab, 4th mode of F melodic minor.
What songs use 7#11?
Modern jazz. Bb7#11 is one of the most common 7#11 chords in jazz.