Dominant 11th
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1 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11
Intervals: 0 semitones, 7 semitones, 10 semitones, 14 semitones, 17 semitones
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.
The B11 chord sounds wide and open, with a suspended quality. It is built from the notes B, F#, A, C#, E, stacking 5 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in gospel music.
Notes: B – F# – A – C# – E | Formula: 1 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11
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