G#11 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Eleventh, also written Ab11. Notes: G#, C, D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play G#11
- Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 6. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 8 (C).
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 11. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F#, A# and C#; B# is the same key as C.
More G# chords
All G# guitar chordsdominant eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#11 chord?
G#11 (G sharp dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh), A# (ninth) and C# (eleventh).
How do you play G#11 on guitar?
The easiest G#11 is the "barre at fret 6" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 6. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 8 (C).
Is G#11 hard to play on guitar?
G#11 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a dominant eleventh chord sound like?
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash.