Bm11 chord on guitar
B Minor Eleventh. Notes: B, D, F#, A, C# and E.
How to play Bm11
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open D 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 Bm11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 5
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 Bm11 chord?
Bm11 (B minor eleventh) is made of six notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth), A (minor seventh), C# (ninth) and E (eleventh).
How do you play Bm11 on guitar?
The easiest Bm11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Bm11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes 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.