The G♯ mi11♭5 chord is a six-note chord made up of G♯, B, D, F♯, A♯, and C♯. It is built from a root, minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh.
Construction
G♯ mi11♭5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = G♯ · B · D · F♯ · A♯ · C♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G♯ | Root | 1 |
| B | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| D | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| F♯ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| A♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
| C♯ | Perfect 4th | 11 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G♯ mi11♭5 is the tonic (I) chord of G# Major, whose key signature has 4 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭).
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G♯ Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the G♯ major scale:
G♯ mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G♯ mi11♭5 chord on piano?
The G♯ mi11♭5 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# mi11♭5 chord?
The G# mi11♭5 chord (G#mi11♭5) contains 6 notes: G#, B, D, F#, A#, C#. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is G#mi11♭5 used in music?
G#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 G#mi11♭5?
G#mi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.