Gadd11 chord on piano
G Added Eleventh. Notes: G, B, D and C.
How to play Gadd11
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, D and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
C11 · eleventh
Gadd11 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · B · D · C1st inversion
B · D · C · G2nd inversion
D · C · G · B3rd inversion
C · G · B · DNotes and theory
Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
C11 · eleventh
An add11 chord is a major triad with the eleventh added, which brings a suspended, ringing quality. The formula is 1 3 5 11.
More G chords
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added eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gadd11 chord?
Gadd11 (G added eleventh) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth) and C (eleventh).
How do you play Gadd11 on piano?
Play G, B, D and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Gadd11?
Root position: G B D C. 1st inversion: B D C G. 2nd inversion: D C G B. 3rd inversion: C G B D.
What does a added eleventh chord sound like?
An add11 chord is a major triad with the eleventh added, which brings a suspended, ringing quality.