Extended · G# root / A♭
G#11 / A♭11
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant.
Notes in G#11
G# / Ab is common in R&B, soul, and jazz. Many Stevie Wonder songs are in Ab.
Identify the Chord Quality on G#
Each chord below is played on G#. Listen and identify whether you heard G#11, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
11th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
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About the G#11 Chord
The G#11 chord is a 11th chord built on G# (also written A♭11). It contains the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb, Db — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant. Practising the G#11 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.