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Hemispheres Chord (F#7(add11)): guitar chord

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F#7(add11) · Alex Lifeson

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FamousHemispheres ChordCygnus X-1 Book II: Hemispheres, 1978 · Rush (guitar: Alex Lifeson)

The opening chord of the Hemispheres album, at the start of the Prelude section

An F♯ barre chord with the top two strings left open, so a B and an E ring over the F♯ major chord. The open B rubs a half step against the A♯, which gives the chord its bright, unsettled chime. Alex Lifeson opens Rush's Hemispheres album with it and moves the same idea around the neck on other songs.

Also called Alex Lifeson chord, Rush chord, F#11, F#7(add11)

Sources: Classic Chords #1: The Hemispheres Chord (David Bradley) · Learn 4 Alex Lifeson guitar chords from classic Rush songs (MusicRadar) · The Alex Lifeson Chord and why it's John Petrucci's favorite (Guitar Player)

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What’s in it

R F♯×23 A♯5 C♯♭7 E11 B

About this shape

Lowest note: F♯2, the root
Highest note: E4, the ♭7th
Stretch: 3 frets
Fingers: 4 fingers

Where it sits on the neck

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Hemispheres Chord (F#7(add11)): guitar chord

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