G7(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the G Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the G 7(#11) chord, a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes G, B, D, F, and C#, and is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11. These intervals, when stacked together, create a unique musical color that can add depth and sophistication to your playing.
Understanding the intervals that build this chord is crucial, and for this we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will help you understand the relationship between the notes and how they interact to create the distinctive sound of the G 7(#11) chord.
As part of the Dominant Chords family, the G 7(#11) chord can often be found in jazz and blues music. If you're interested in learning more about this family of chords, you can check out our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.
In order to fully grasp the G 7(#11) chord, it's important to understand how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it. Our tutorial on chord notation can serve as a valuable resource in this regard.
Once you've got a handle on the theory, it's time to put it into practice. We'll be showing you chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and play the G 7(#11) chord. This chord is more advanced than beginner chords, but don't worry, with practice and patience, you'll get the hang of it. If you need more help, feel free to explore our tutorial about more advanced chords.
So let's dive in and learn how to add this fascinating chord to your musical vocabulary!
Notes of the G 7(#11) chord:
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Tones in the Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added chord:
G Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Diagrams
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(#11) | D 7(#11) | E 7(#11) | F 7(#11) | G 7(#11) | A 7(#11) | B 7(#11) | C#7(#11) | D#7(#11) | F#7(#11) | G#7(#11) | A#7(#11) | Ab7(#11) | Bb7(#11) | Db7(#11) | Eb7(#11) | Gb7(#11)
Create your G 7(#11) chord shapes
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.