G11 chord on piano
G Dominant Eleventh. Notes: G, B, D, F, A and C.
How to play G11
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D, F, A and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
C11 · eleventh
Notes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
C11 · eleventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the G11 chord?
G11 (G dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh), A (ninth) and C (eleventh).
How do you play G11 on piano?
Play G, B, D, F, A and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.