Guitar Chord Dictionary: G# Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Chords

G# 6(#11) guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# 6(#11) chord, a member of the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, E#, and C##. Understanding the intervals that form this chord is key to mastering its sound and usage. The intervals that construct the G# 6(#11) are 1, 3, 5, 6, and #11.

Each interval has a specific name, for example, 1 is the Root, 3 is the Major Third, 5 is the Perfect Fifth, and so on. If you are not familiar with these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.

Learning to play the G# 6(#11) chord requires understanding its structure and how it fits on the guitar's fretboard. This tutorial will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. If you want to delve deeper into the theory behind chord construction, our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals can be a great resource.

The G# 6(#11) chord is not a beginner's chord, but don't let that discourage you. With practice and understanding, you'll be able to incorporate this rich-sounding chord into your playing. For more advanced chord tutorials, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

As part of the Major Chords family, the G# 6(#11) chord can add a unique flavor to your music. We hope this tutorial helps you in your journey to becoming a more versatile guitarist. Happy playing!

Notes that compose the G# 6(#11) chord:

G#B#D#E#C##

Chord formula for the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

G# Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Shapes

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How to create your own G# 6(#11) chord fingerings

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
6
1
3
#11
5
6
3
#11
5
6
1
3
#11
5
6
1
3
#11
5
6
1
3
#11
5
6
1
3
#11
5
6
1
3
#11
6
1
3
#11
5
6