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Gmaj11 chord on ukulele

G Major Eleventh. Notes: G, B, D, F#, A and C.

Gmaj11 ukulele chord diagram, open position1A92F#73B3ACF#B
Open position · Easy

How to play Gmaj11

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
  4. Let the open C string ring.
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: AStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 1 below

All 2 ways to play Gmaj11

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Gmaj11 ukulele chord, open position1A92F#73B3ACF#B

Open position

Easy
Gmaj11 ukulele chord, fret 3 position3fr2B34F#73A91C11BF#AC

Fret 3 position

Medium

Notes and theory

Groot
B3 · major third
D5 · perfect fifth
F#7 · major seventh
A9 · ninth
C11 · eleventh

The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 11.

Gmaj11 on guitarGmaj11 on piano

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Questions

What notes are in the Gmaj11 chord?

Gmaj11 (G major eleventh) is made of six notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth), F# (major seventh), A (ninth) and C (eleventh).

How do you play Gmaj11 on ukulele?

The easiest Gmaj11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).

Is Gmaj11 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.

What does a major eleventh chord sound like?

The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third.