F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Bass Arpeggio
Bass arpeggio — fretboard diagram
F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: F, A, C, E, B
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M, 11A
Formula: 2W-WH-2W-7
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: maj#4, Δ#4, Δ#11, M7#11, ^7#11, maj7#11
The F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio contains 5 notes (F, A, C, E, B). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Arpeggio
Play the F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio whenever a F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio uses 5 notes (F, A, C, E, B) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh Arpeggio on Bass
On bass, locate F on the E string at fret 1. Span the 5 notes (F, A, C, E, B) across two to three strings using one finger per fret. Focus on even tone production between plucked strings and smooth position shifts.
The F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio outlines a F major chord and works perfectly over F, Fmaj7, F6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine
Play the F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio as whole notes over a backing track or drone on F. Focus on intonation and tone quality for each of the 5 notes (F, A, C, E, B). After a few passes, begin improvising short melodic phrases built from these arpeggio tones, connecting them with passing notes.
Bass Tips
Practice the F Major Seventh Sharp Eleventh arpeggio on bass using a raking technique across adjacent strings for a smooth, flowing sound. Then try the same shape with a two-finger alternating pluck for a more defined, punchy articulation.