G11
notes
The chord G11 is made up of these notes:
G
D
F
A
C
play
strum
The G eleventh chord (G11) is a rich, layered sound that combines five notes: G, D, F, A, and C. This chord is built by stacking a root, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a major ninth, and an eleventh. It's known for its lush and expansive feel, often found in jazz and fusion music where musicians seek to add colour and complexity. In a song, the G11 chord can serve as a bridge to create tension or a sense of anticipation, making it perfect for those moments when you want to take your listeners on an unexpected musical journey or add depth to a progression.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
D4
F4
A4
C5
G4
Inversion 2
F4
A4
C5
G4
D5
Inversion 3
A4
C5
G4
D5
F5
Inversion 4
C5
G4
D5
F5
A5