G#11 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Dominant Eleventh, also written Ab11. Notes: G#, C, D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play G#11
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play G#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyFret 4 position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumNotes 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.
More G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsdominant eleventh chords in every key
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 ukulele?
The easiest G#11 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is G#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.