I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
F# Major 7 #11 Chord
Learn the F# Major 7 #11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F#3A#5C#7E##11B#
Playable F# Major 7 #11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 2 3 3 3 2 2
D shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x x 4 5 6 6
C shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 9 8 6 6 8
A shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 9 10 10 11 9
G shape, fret 13
Low to high strings: 14 13 x x 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every F# Major 7 #11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using F# Major 7 #11
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | F# |
| 3 | 3 | A# |
| 5 | 5 | C# |
| 7 | 7 | E# |
| #11 | b5 | B# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – b5