G#7(#11) Guitar Chord Diagrams | G# Dominant Seventh Sharp Eleventh Added

Welcome to our tutorial on the G# 7(#11) chord. This chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, a group of chords known for their tense and unresolved sound. The G# 7(#11) chord is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, F#, and C##, and is built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial. The intervals are: Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), and Augmented Fourth (#11). If you need a refresher on intervals, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

Learning to play the G# 7(#11) chord requires understanding chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids show the tones that compose the chord and how they're arranged on the fretboard. For a comprehensive guide on this, dive into our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types.

The G# 7(#11) chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're ready to level up your playing, this is a great place to start. You can find more advanced chords in our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

This chord is often found in jazz chord progressions, which frequently use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types. To learn more about these progressions, visit our tutorial about jazz chord progression.

Finally, if you're experimenting with chord shapes on the fretboard and need help identifying them, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a great help.

Mastering the G# 7(#11) chord will expand your musical vocabulary and open up new possibilities for your guitar playing. So grab your guitar and let's get started!