Major 7th Sharp 11
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – #11
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 11 semitones, 18 semitones
The Lydian chord — extremely common on IV chords in jazz. The #11 avoids the 3rd/11th clash present in maj11.
The Amaj7#11 chord sounds colorful and expressive. It is built from the notes A, C#, E, G#, D#, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz.
Notes: A – C# – E – G# – D# | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – #11
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