G#9#11 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven, also written Ab9#11. Notes: G#, C, D#, F#, A# and D.
How to play G#9#11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D#, F#, A# and C##; B# is the same key as C and C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#9#11 chord?
G#9#11 (G sharp dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh), A# (ninth) and D (sharp eleventh).
How do you play G#9#11 on guitar?
The easiest G#9#11 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
Is G#9#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.