The F-sharp major eleventh chord is a lush and harmonically expansive chord that consists of the notes F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, G♯, and B. Building upon the F♯ major ninth chord, the addition of B, the perfect eleventh, adds depth and a spacious, open quality that enriches the chord’s texture. F♯ serves as the root, grounding the harmony, while A♯, the major third, and C♯, the perfect fifth, provide stability and resonance. E♯, the major seventh, introduces a sophisticated, dreamy character, and G♯, the ninth, contributes brightness, making this chord particularly effective in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music for creating intricate, expressive, and harmonically rich progressions.
Name: F-sharp major eleventh chord
Notes: F♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, G♯, B
Intervals: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Chord symbol: F♯maj11
Alternative symbols: F♯Δ11, F♯ma11, F♯MA11, F♯M11
Type: Hexad (six-note chord)
F-sharp major eleventh chord on the Staff
F-sharp major eleventh chord on Piano
F-sharp major eleventh chord on Guitar
F-sharp major eleventh chord on Ukulele
Rowan Ellis is a musician and educator with a passion for exploring the language of harmony and melody. With years of experience across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, Rowan breaks down music theory into clear, practical insights. His goal is to make chords and scales less intimidating and more inspiring for every musician.