G#maj11 chord on guitar
G Sharp Major Eleventh, also written Abmaj11. Notes: G#, C, D#, G, A# and C#.
How to play G#maj11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Don't play the high E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#maj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third. The formula is 1 3 5 7 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 F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#maj11 chord?
G#maj11 (G sharp major eleventh) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh), A# (ninth) and C# (eleventh).
How do you play G#maj11 on guitar?
The easiest G#maj11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#maj11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major eleventh chord sound like?
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third.