G#9#11 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven, also written Ab9#11. Notes: G#, C, D#, F#, A# and D.
How to play G#9#11
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play G#9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardFret 7 position
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. 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 and C## is the same key as D.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#9#11 chord?
G#9#11 (G sharp dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh), A# (ninth) and D (sharp eleventh).
How do you play G#9#11 on ukulele?
The easiest G#9#11 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is G#9#11 hard to play on ukulele?
G#9#11 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a dominant ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.