B Minor Eleventh (Bm11) chords on guitar
Welcome to our tutorial on the B m11 chord. This chord is a member of the Minor Chords family and is constructed with the following notes: B, D, F#, A, C#, and E. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. These intervals are also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh respectively.
Understanding the construction of this chord involves a good grasp of music theory and fretboard intervals. These concepts will help you understand how chords are built by stacking intervals. Our comprehensive tutorial on guitar chords can be a great starting point if you're new to these concepts.
The B m11 chord, like other intermediate guitar chords, may seem complex at first, but with practice, you'll be able to incorporate it into your playing. This chord can add a rich, layered sound to your music, particularly in genres like jazz that often utilize chords like the ninth and dominant chords.
In this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones composing the B m11 chord. If you're unsure about any chord shapes you encounter, our interactive chord analyzer can be a helpful tool.
Ready to dive in? Let's start exploring the beautiful world of the B m11 chord!
Notes that compose the B m11 chord:
BDF#AC#E
Chord structure of the Minor Eleventh chord:
How To Play The B Minor Eleventh chord on guitar
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Position 1
Movable
Position 2
Open
Position 3
Movable
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Open
Position 6
Open
Position 7
Open
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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
Chord tones in the B m11 chord
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!