Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G maj#11 over F#

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-11P

Relative Minor Em

Notes F#, G, B, D, C

Aliases

How to play the Gmaj#11/F# Chord

The Gmaj#11/F# is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G maj#11 over F# is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 11P intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gmaj#11/F# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes F#, G, B, D, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gmaj#11/F# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 67, 71, 62, 60

Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 261.6255653005986