G Major 7♯11

Notes: G – B – C♯ – D – F♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – ♯11Also written: Gmaj7♯11, GM7♯11Lower F♯ to F and it is G7♯11. G, B, C♯ and D do not move.

The G Major 7♯11 chord is a five-note chord made up of G, B, C♯, D, and F♯.

G Major 7♯11 chord: G, B, C♯, D, F♯

It is built from a root, major third, augmented eleventh, perfect fifth, and major seventh.

A major 7th with a raised 11th: Lydian color, a floating sound used in jazz and film scores.

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

How to Play the G Major 7♯11

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1

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.

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