Major 7 Sharp 11 Chords

One of the most undervalued types of chords, this “jazzy” sounding chord can be used in various chord changes and can even function as a substitute for dominant 7 chords…That’s right, a major 7 chord that can also be a dominant chord! This lesson is designed to get you completely accustomed to not only the fingerings for various major7#11 chords, but also the sound and the various tonalities it can help evoke. If you’re in need of spicing up your playing and want to take it a bit “outside” while keeping the thought process relatively simple, this chord and its uses are just what you need! • Various G major7#11 chord fingerings, including inversions • A sample lick that revolves around an A7 but is in actuality a Gmaj7#11 idea.