Major 9th Sharp 11
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1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – #11
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 11 semitones, 14 semitones, 18 semitones
The practical replacement for maj11. Avoids the 3rd/11th b9 clash by using #11 instead of natural 11.
The Dmaj9#11 chord sounds colorful and expressive. It is built from the notes D, F#, A, C#, E, G#, stacking 6 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz.
Notes: D – F# – A – C# – E – G# | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – #11
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