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 B Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
B7#11 contains: B, D#, E#, F#, A. Lydian Dominant sound.
How does B7#11 differ from B7?
Adds E# (the #11, enharmonically F).
How does B7#11 differ from B11?
B11 has E (clashes with D#). B7#11 has E# which doesn't clash.
How is B7#11 used?
Lydian Dominant. Jazz. Tritone sub for F7.
What scale matches B7#11?
B Lydian Dominant: 4th mode of F# melodic minor.
What songs use 7#11?
Modern jazz, fusion.