F#/Gb11 guitar chord (F#/Gb Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: F#-A#-C#-E-G#-B

The F#/Gb 11 chord extends the dominant seventh by adding the 11th interval, creating a fuller and more complex tone. Its notes F#, A#, C#, E, G# and B are great for building suspense and adding depth to chord progressions. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "F#/Gb 11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F#/Gb11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2

F#/Gb11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 7th fret with your index finger
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

F#/Gb11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

F#/Gb11 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret using your index finger
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string