F# mi11♭5
Notes:F# – A – C – E – G# – B
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The F# mi11♭5 piano chord (F#mi11♭5) consists of the notes F#, A, C, E, G#, B. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Enharmonic equivalent: F♯ is enharmonically equivalent to G♭. See Gb mi11♭5.
Notes
F# mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | F#4 – A4 – C5 – E5 – B5 – G#5 |
| 1st Inversion | A4 – C5 – E5 – G#5 – B5 – F#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | C4 – E4 – G#4 – B4 – A5 – F#5 |
Key Signature
The key of F# mi11♭5 has 6 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The F# mi11♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
F# mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the F# mi11♭5 chord?
The F# mi11♭5 chord (F#mi11♭5) contains 6 notes: F#, A, C, E, G#, B. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is F#mi11♭5 used in music?
F#mi11♭5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for F#mi11♭5?
F#mi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on F# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice F#mi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing F#mi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve F#mi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.