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Gm11 chord on guitar

G Minor Eleventh. Notes: G, Bb, D, F, A and C.

Gm11 guitar chord diagram, fret 1 position××2GR3Fb74Bbb31C11GFBbC
Fret 1 position · Medium

How to play Gm11

  1. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
  5. Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
  6. Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play Gm11

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Gm11 guitar chord, fret 1 position××2GR3Fb74Bbb31C11GFBbC

Fret 1 position

Medium
Gm11 guitar chord, barre at fret 55fr××1GR1C112F#3BGCF#B

Barre at fret 5

Medium
Gm11 guitar chord, barre at fret 33fr1GR1C111Fb71Bbb31D54A9GCFBbDA

Barre at fret 3

Medium
Gm11 guitar chord, barre at fret 88fr×2GR1Bbb33Fb74A91C11GBbFAC

Barre at fret 8

Hard

Notes and theory

Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
C11 · 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 Gm11 chord?

Gm11 (G minor eleventh) is made of six notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh), A (ninth) and C (eleventh).

How do you play Gm11 on guitar?

The easiest Gm11 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).

Is Gm11 hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.