I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
F Major 7 #11 Chord
Learn the F Major 7 #11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1F3A5C7E#11B
Playable F Major 7 #11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 1 2 2 2 1 1
D shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x x 3 4 5 5
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 8 7 5 5 7
A shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 8 9 9 10 8
G shape, fret 12
Low to high strings: 13 12 x x 12 12
Full fretboard map
Every F Major 7 #11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using F Major 7 #11
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | F |
| 3 | M3 | A |
| 5 | P5 | C |
| 7 | M7 | E |
| #11 | A11 | B |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – #11
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.