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F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11

Also known as G♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11
Same keys, different spelling.
Open G♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11Same chord, spelled with flatsWhat are enharmonics? →Why one chord has two names
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F♯7♯11
F♯ – A♯ – B♯ – C♯ – E
Formula:R-M3-A4-P5-m7
Intervals:P1-M3-A4-P5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-3-#4-5-b7

Introduction

F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 piano chord, root position — F#, A#, C, C#, E
The F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord in root position on a piano keyboard, notes F#, A#, C, C#, E.

The F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord is a five-note chord made up of F♯, A♯, B♯, C♯, and E. It is built from a root, major third, augmented fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh.

Notes

Notes:F♯ – A♯ – B♯ – C♯ – E

Key Signature

The key of F# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 has 6 sharps.

F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯

Order of sharps

Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.

FCGDAEB

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Chords in the Key of F♯ Major

These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the F♯ major scale:

C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
IF♯ Major (major)
DegreeNumeralChordQuality
1IF♯ MajorMajor
2iiG♯ MinorMinor
3iiiA♯ MinorMinor
4IVB MajorMajor
5VC♯ MajorMajor
6viD♯ MinorMinor
7vii°F DiminishedDiminished

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-M3-A4-P5-m7
Intervals: P1-M3-A4-P5-m7

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 — 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 — 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.

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