Chord · 6ths & Adds
Gadd11 — G Added 11th
Gadd11 is the G added 11th chord. It is built on the root G with major 3rd (B), perfect 5th (D) and perfect 11th (C) above it — the formula 1 3 5 11, sounding the notes G B D C. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Gadd11.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Added 11th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 11
- Notes
- G B D C
On the keyboard
The notes of Gadd11
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 3 | B | major 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
| 11 | C | perfect 11th | C6 |
Other 6ths & adds on G
Added 11th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.