Ab11 chord
Ab dominant 11th · also written G#11
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Gb
Bb
C6
Db
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- Gbb7
- Bb9
- Db11
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11
Ab11 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab11
C4
Ab
C
Eb
Gb
1st inversion Ab11/C
C
Eb
Gb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab11/Eb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
C
3rd inversion Ab11/Gb
C5
Gb
Ab
C
Eb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Ab11 chord?
The Ab dominant 11th chord (Ab11) has 6 notes: Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db.
How do you play Ab11 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 11th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17).
Is Ab11 the same as G#11?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab11 and G#11 sound the same.