G9#11 chord on guitar
G Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: G, B, D, F, A and C#.
How to play G9#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play G9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
C##11 · sharp eleventh
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 #11.
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Questions
What notes are in the G9#11 chord?
G9#11 (G dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh), A (ninth) and C# (sharp eleventh).
How do you play G9#11 on guitar?
The easiest G9#11 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 6 (F).
Is G9#11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.