F#m11 chord on guitar
F Sharp Minor Eleventh, also written Gbm11. Notes: F#, A, C#, E, G# and B.
How to play F#m11
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Let the open A, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play F#m11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 7
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.
More F# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m11 chord?
F#m11 (F sharp minor eleventh) is made of six notes: F# (root), A (minor third), C# (perfect fifth), E (minor seventh), G# (ninth) and B (eleventh).
How do you play F#m11 on guitar?
The easiest F#m11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is F#m11 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.