F#11 Piano Chord

How to play the F#11 chord on piano

Split the recommended voicing between the hands: play F#2 and E3 with the left hand and B3 and Ab4 with the right. Suggested fingering is 5–1 on the left and 1–5 on the right (1 is the thumb). This practical voicing omits the third and perfect fifth (Bb and C#) so the third does not clash with the eleventh.

For a rootless voicing with a bass player, play C#3, E3, Ab3 and B3 with the left hand. Suggested fingering is 5–3–2–1 (1 is the thumb). Omit the root F# because the bass supplies it. The right hand remains free for melody or improvisation.