Em11 chord on ukulele
E Minor Eleventh. Notes: E, G, B, D, F# and A.
How to play Em11
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open G and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 2 below
All 3 ways to play Em11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 9
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.
More E chords
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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 ukulele?
The easiest Em11 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open G and A strings ring.
Is Em11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.