Em(maj11) chord on guitar
E Minor Major Eleventh. Notes: E, G, B, D#, F# and A.
How to play Em(maj11)
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E, A, 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 Em(maj11)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
A11 · eleventh
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Em(maj11) chord?
Em(maj11) (E minor major eleventh) is made of six notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth), D# (major seventh), F# (ninth) and A (eleventh).
How do you play Em(maj11) on guitar?
The easiest Em(maj11) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open low E, A, G and B strings ring.
Is Em(maj11) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major eleventh chord sound like?
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord.