Em11 chord on guitar
E Minor Eleventh. Notes: E, G, B, D, F# and A.
How to play Em11
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E, A, D, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth
A11 · eleventh
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 Em11 chord?
Em11 (E minor eleventh) is made of six notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh), F# (ninth) and A (eleventh).
How do you play Em11 on guitar?
The easiest Em11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open low E, A, D, G and B strings ring. Strum from the low E string down.
Is Em11 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.