G#m(maj11) chord on ukulele
G Sharp Minor Major Eleventh, also written Abm(maj11). Notes: G#, B, D#, G, A# and C#.
How to play G#m(maj11)
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play G#m(maj11)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumNotes and theory
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9 11. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B, D#, F##, A# and C#; F## is the same key as G.
More G# chords
All G# ukulele chordsminor major eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#m(maj11) chord?
G#m(maj11) (G sharp minor major eleventh) is made of six notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth), G (major seventh), A# (ninth) and C# (eleventh).
How do you play G#m(maj11) on ukulele?
The easiest G#m(maj11) is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is G#m(maj11) hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major eleventh chord sound like?
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord.