G#m11 chord on ukulele
G Sharp Minor Eleventh, also written Abm11. Notes: G#, B, D#, F#, A# and C#.
How to play G#m11
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play G#m11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumNotes and theory
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 G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsminor eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m11 chord?
G#m11 (G sharp minor eleventh) is made of six notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth), F# (minor seventh), A# (ninth) and C# (eleventh).
How do you play G#m11 on ukulele?
The easiest G#m11 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is G#m11 hard to play on ukulele?
G#m11 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.