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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 constructed with the notes G, B, D, E, and C#, and the intervals that form it are the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and #11 (Augmented Fourth).

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is essential in learning how to play it correctly. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.

The G 6(#11) chord is not a beginner's chord, it requires some knowledge and practice. If you're ready to step up your guitar game, this tutorial about more advanced chords is a great place to start.

Our comprehensive guitar chord tutorial can also be a great resource to deepen your understanding of all types of chords, including the G 6(#11) chord. And if you're interested in how this chord can be used in context, our tutorial about the most common chord progressions can show you how to create songs using this and other chords.

Finally, if you're experimenting with chord shapes on your fretboard and want to figure out what chord you've created, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be incredibly helpful.

Let's dive into the G 6(#11) chord and explore its unique sound and structure!

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

GBDEC#

Chord Formula:

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

Guitar Patterns for the G6(#11) chord

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G 6(#11) guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

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