Major 9th Sharp 11
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – #11
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 11 semitones, 14 semitones, 18 semitones
The practical replacement for maj11. Avoids the 3rd/11th b9 clash by using #11 instead of natural 11.
The Abmaj9#11 chord sounds colorful and expressive. It is built from the notes G#, C, D#, G, A#, D, stacking 6 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz.
Notes: G# – C – D# – G – A# – D | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – #11
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