Construction
G Major 7♯11 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Perfect 5th + Major 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♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| B | white | index finger (2) | ring finger (4) |
| C♯ | black | middle finger (3) | middle finger (3) |
| D | white | ring finger (4) | index finger (2) |
| F♯ | black | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on G, index finger (2) on B, middle finger (3) on C♯, ring finger (4) on D, little finger (5) on F♯.
Left hand: little finger (5) on G, ring finger (4) on B, middle finger (3) on C♯, index finger (2) on D, thumb (1) on F♯.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G Major 7♯11 is the tonic (I) chord of G Major, whose key signature has 1 sharp (F♯).
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♯
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Chords in the Key of G Major
These are the triads built on each degree of G Major:
G Major 7♯11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G Major 7♯11 chord on piano?
The G Major 7♯11 chord contains the notes G – B – C♯ – D – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.