Em(maj11) chord on ukulele
E Minor Major Eleventh. Notes: E, G, B, D#, F# and A.
How to play Em(maj11)
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- 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 Em(maj11)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 9
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 ukulele?
The easiest Em(maj11) is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Let the open G and A strings ring.
Is Em(maj11) hard to play on ukulele?
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.