Am11 chord on guitar
A Minor Eleventh. Notes: A, C, E, G, B and D.
How to play Am11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Let the open A, D, G and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play Am11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The minor eleventh extends a minor ninth with an eleventh. It sounds open and modern, common in modal jazz and neo-soul. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am11 chord?
Am11 (A minor eleventh) is made of six notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth), G (minor seventh), B (ninth) and D (eleventh).
How do you play Am11 on guitar?
The easiest Am11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Let the open A, D, G and high E strings ring. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is Am11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
What does a minor eleventh chord sound like?
The minor eleventh extends a minor ninth with an eleventh. It sounds open and modern, common in modal jazz and neo-soul.