G Dominant 7th Sharp 11
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G7♯11
G – B – C♯ – D – F
Formula:R-M3-A4-P5-m7
Intervals:P1-M3-A4-P5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-3-#4-5-b7
Introduction

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.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of G Dominant 7th Sharp 11 has 1 sharp.
F♯
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♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of G Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — G Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-A4-P5-m7
Intervals: P1-M3-A4-P5-m7
The G 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.
G Dominant 7th Sharp 11 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
G7#11 contains: G, B, C#, D, F. Lydian Dominant sound.
How does G7#11 differ from G7?
Adds C# (the #11). Brighter and more complex than standard G7.
How does G7#11 differ from G11?
G11 has C (clashes with B). G7#11 has C# which doesn't clash.
How is G7#11 used in music?
Lydian Dominant. G7#11 is the enriched V chord in C Major — one of the most important 7#11 chords in jazz. Tritone sub for Db7.
What scale matches G7#11?
G Lydian Dominant: G, A, B, C#, D, E, F — 4th mode of D melodic minor.
What songs use 7#11?
Modern jazz. G7#11 → Cmaj7 is one of the most common uses.
Practice Tips
- Play G7 then add C# — Lydian Dominant brightness.
- G7#11 is the enriched V in C Major — one of the most useful 7#11 chords.
- The #11 (C#) doesn't clash with the third (B).
- Practice G7#11 → Cmaj9 for a sophisticated V–I.
- Lydian Dominant scale: G–A–B–C#–D–E–F.
- Tritone sub for Db7.
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