Gm11 chord on piano
G Minor Eleventh. Notes: G, Bb, D, F, A and C.
How to play Gm11
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add Bb, D, F, A and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
Notes
Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
Fb7 · minor seventh
A9 · ninth
C11 · eleventh
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 piano?
Play G, Bb, D, F, A and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.
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.