The F-sharp minor eleventh chord is a rich and harmonically complex chord that consists of the notes F♯, A, C♯, E, G♯, and B. Building upon the F♯ minor ninth chord, the addition of B, the eleventh, introduces a lush, layered texture that enhances the chord’s depth and sophistication. F♯ serves as the root, grounding the harmony, while A, the minor third, and C♯, the perfect fifth, provide stability. E, the minor seventh, and G♯, the ninth, enrich the chord’s expressiveness, and B adds a resonant, open quality that makes this chord particularly effective in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music for creating expansive, emotive, and intricately textured progressions.
Name: F-sharp minor eleventh chord
Notes: F♯, A, C♯, E, G♯, B
Intervals: 1, ♭3, 5, ♭7, 9, 11
Chord symbol: F♯m11
Alternative symbols: F♯-11, F♯mi11, F♯min11
Type: Hexad (six-note chord)
F-sharp minor eleventh chord on the Staff
F-sharp minor eleventh chord on Piano
F-sharp minor eleventh chord on Guitar
F-sharp minor 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.