The Maj7(♯11) Chord

Formula: 1-3-5-7-♯11

Notations: Major7(♯11), Maj7(♯11), M7(♯11), 7M(♯11), Δ7(♯11)

The major7♯11 chord is the same thing as a major 7 chord, with the only difference being that a sharpened 11th is added to the top of the chord.

Movable Guitar Chord Shapes

Scales/Modes To Use:

Scale	Formula	First Position Scale Shape
Lydian	1-2-3-♯4-5-6-7
Lydian Bebop	1-2-3-♯4-5-♭6-6-7

Also Try:

• Playing leads based on the maj7 arpeggio (1-3-5-7)
• Use the minor pentatonic built on the note a semitone below the root of the chord — this is really cool sounding.

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