V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
G#7#11 Chord
Learn the G#7#11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1G#3B#5D#b7F##11C##
Playable G#7#11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 4 3 x 1 3 2
E shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: 4 5 4 5 x 4
D shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x x 6 7 7 8
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 11 10 11 9 10
A shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x 11 12 11 13 11
Full fretboard map
Every G#7#11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G#7#11
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | G# |
| 3 | 3 | B# |
| 5 | 5 | D# |
| b7 | b7 | F# |
| #11 | b5 | C## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – b5