Bbm11 Guitar Chord Diagrams | Bb Minor Eleventh

Bb m11 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb m11 chord, a rich and complex member of the Minor Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Bb, Db, F, Ab, C, and Eb, and is built from the intervals 1, b3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. These intervals correspond to the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh, respectively.

The Bb m11 chord is a beautiful, versatile chord that can add depth and color to your music. It is a staple in genres such as jazz and soul, but can also be used in pop, rock, and other styles for a unique sound.

Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial for mastering it. If you're new to the concept of intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial about fretboard intervals. This will give you a solid foundation in how chords are constructed and how to identify the notes on your fretboard.

Once you've got a handle on intervals, you can delve deeper into the theory behind chord construction with our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals. This knowledge will not only help you understand the Bb m11 chord better, but also enable you to create your own unique chords and progressions.

In the following sections of this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you how to play the Bb m11 chord in various positions on the neck. We'll also discuss how to incorporate this chord into your playing and give examples of songs that feature it.

Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or an advanced guitarist seeking to deepen your understanding of music theory, this tutorial on the Bb m11 chord will be a valuable resource. So grab your guitar and let's get started!

Notes of the Bb m11 chord:

BbDbFAbCEb

Chord formula for the Minor Eleventh chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7
8
b9
9
#9
11
#11
13

Fingerings for the Bbm11 guitar chord

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
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Bb m11 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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Bb m11 position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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Bb m11 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
BarreMovable

Bb m11 position 2 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m11 | D m11 | E m11 | F m11 | G m11 | A m11 | B m11 | C#m11 | D#m11 | F#m11 | G#m11 | A#m11 | Abm11 | Bbm11 | Dbm11 | Ebm11 | Gbm11

Bb m11 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
1
9
b3
11
5
b7
1
9
11
5
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
b7
1
9
b3
11
5
b7
1
9
b3
5
b7
1
9
b3
11
5