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G♯ Major 11th

Notes: G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – 11
Also written: G♯maj11, G♯M11Raise C♯ to C♯♯ and it is G♯maj9♯11; lower F♯♯ to F♯ and it is G♯11. G♯, A♯, B♯ and D♯ do not move.
A♭ Major 11th
This is the same chord as A♭ Major 11th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

G♯ Major 11th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = G♯, B♯, D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯
NoteIntervalDegree
G♯Root1
B♯Major 3rd3
D♯Perfect 5th5
F♯♯Major 7th7
A♯Major 2nd9
C♯Perfect 4th11

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 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.

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