G11 chord on ukulele
G Dominant Eleventh. Notes: G, B, D, F, A and C.
How to play G11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open C string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play G11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumNotes and theory
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 11.
More G chords
All G ukulele chordsdominant eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G11 chord?
G11 (G dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F (minor seventh), A (ninth) and C (eleventh).
How do you play G11 on ukulele?
The easiest G11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is G11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant eleventh chord sound like?
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash.