G♯maj11: G♯/A♭ Major 11th Piano Chord

Construction

G♯ Major 11th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = G♯, B♯, D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯

Note	Interval	Degree
G♯	Root	1
B♯	Major 3rd	3
D♯	Perfect 5th	5
F♯♯	Major 7th	7
A♯	Major 2nd	9
C♯	Perfect 4th	11

Key Signature

A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♯ Major 11th is the tonic (I) chord of G♯ Major, whose key signature has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).

B♭E♭A♭D♭

Order of flats

Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.

B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭

Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father

Chords in the Key of G♯ Major

These are the triads built on each degree of G♯ Major:

I — G♯ Major (major)

Degree	Numeral	Chord	Quality
1	I	G♯ Major	Major
2	ii	A♯ Minor	Minor
3	iii	B♯ Minor	Minor
4	IV	C♯ Major	Major
5	V	D♯ Major	Major
6	vi	E♯ Minor	Minor
7	vii°	F♯♯ Diminished	Diminished

Scales That Include the G♯ Major 11th

G♯ Major 11th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G♯ Major 11th chord on piano?

The G♯ Major 11th chord contains the notes G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

What is the G# piano chord?

The G# piano chord (written G♯ Major 11th) uses the same keys: G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.

What notes are in the G# Major 11th chord?

G# Major 11th is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.

How is the G# Major 11th chord used in music?

G# Major 11th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 11th).

What is the fingering for G# Major 11th?

See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.

What are the inversions of G# Major 11th?

Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.