G#11 chord on piano
G Sharp Dominant Eleventh, also written Ab11. Notes: G#, C, D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play G#11
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, 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
Notes 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.
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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 piano?
Play G#, C, 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.