The G♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord is a five-note chord made up of G♯, B♯, C♯♯, D♯, and F♯. It is built from a root, major third, augmented fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh.
Construction
G♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = G♯ · B♯ · C♯♯ · D♯ · F♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| B♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| C♯♯ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| D♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| F♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
Key Signature
A dominant chord points home to the key a fifth below its root: the G♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is the V (dominant) of C# Major, so the relevant key signature is that key’s — 7 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯, B♯). Spelled as a scale, these notes are G# Mixolydian.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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 C♯ Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ major scale:
G♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord on piano?
The G♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord contains the notes G♯ – B♯ – C♯♯ – D♯ – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
G# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord used in music?
G# 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 G# 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 G# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What scale matches G# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
The Lydian Dominant scale is the natural match — Mixolydian with a raised 4th.