Ab11

Dominant 11th

Gospel

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Notes

1•G#45•D#5b7•F#59•A#511•C#6

Formula

1 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

Intervals: 0 semitones, 7 semitones, 10 semitones, 14 semitones, 17 semitones

Practice Note

The 3rd is omitted — a major 3rd and natural 11th form a minor 9th clash. Without the 3rd, this chord is functionally equivalent to C9sus4.

About Ab11

The Ab11 chord sounds wide and open, with a suspended quality. It is built from the notes G#, D#, F#, A#, C#, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in gospel music.

Notes: G# – D# – F# – A# – C# | Formula: 1 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

Related Chords

Dominant 11th in other keys

C11 Db11 D11 Eb11 E11 F11

Other Ab chords

Ab5 — Power Chord Ab6 — Major 6th Ab7 — Dominant 7th Ab9 — Dominant 9th Ab13 — Dominant 13th Ab — Major Abm — Minor Abdim — Diminished

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