Construction
G Major 9♯11 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd + Diminished 5th = 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♯ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G Major 9♯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 9♯11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G Major 9♯11 chord on piano?
The G Major 9♯11 chord contains the notes G – B – D – F♯ – A – C♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.