G#/Ab11 guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

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

Notes: G#-C-D#-Gb-A#-C#

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

Variation 1
G#/Ab11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your middle finger
  • Position your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
G#/Ab11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 11th fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3
G#/Ab11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other G#/Ab Chords

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Other Dominant 11th Chords