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.
Construction
F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = F♯ · A♯ · B♯ · C♯ · E
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F♯ | Root | 1 |
| A♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B♯ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| C♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
Key Signature
A dominant chord points home to the key a fifth below its root: the F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is the V (dominant) of B Major, so the relevant key signature is that key’s — 5 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯). Spelled as a scale, these notes are F# Mixolydian.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯
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.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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Chords in the Key of B Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the B major scale:
F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord on piano?
The F♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord contains the notes F♯ – A♯ – B♯ – C♯ – E. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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.