G Add 11 Chord

What is the G Add 11 Chord?

Here's a fretboard view of the G Add 11 chord so you can see where each chord tone lives across the neck.

Notes and Arpeggios

Add11 chords place the 11th (4th up an octave) on a major triad without a 7th, giving them an open, folk-like quality. They sound expansive and uncluttered — perfect for acoustic textures and ambient passages. The chord tones are: G, B, D, C. It's built from degrees 1, 3, 5, and 11.

How to Use It

Extended voicings are a staple of jazz, neo-soul, and modern pop harmony. On guitar, start with the chord-box voicings, then find at least two different string sets where the same chord tones appear.

Arpeggiate the chord slowly (one note at a time) so your ear learns the sound of each degree. Use the highlights to spot where the same tone repeats across strings.