Gbm11 Guitar Chord Diagrams | Gb Minor Eleventh
Gb minor eleventh, or Gbm11, is spelled Gb, Bbb, Db, Fb, Ab and Cb. It sounds identical to F#m11, which uses plain notes in place of the double flat, the Fb and the Cb. Both names describe the same pitches, so only the spelling differs.
The flat spelling is correct theory, and in F#m11 the plain A, E and B take the place of Bbb, Fb and Cb. The notes are the root, minor third (Bbb), fifth (Db), minor seventh (Fb), ninth (Ab) and eleventh (Cb). All six notes fit the Gb Dorian scale.
Gb minor 11th guitar chord is also written as Gbm11, Gbmin11 or Gb-11.
Gbm11 Chord Notes and Formula
Notes of the Gb m11 chord:
How to create the Minor Eleventh chord:
Formula: 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
Same chord, different name: Gbm11 is also written as F#m11 (F# minor eleventh).
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Chords That Go With Gbm11
One key where Gbm11 fits is A major, where it works as the vi chord. These are the main chords of that key, the ones you will often hear around it:
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FAQ
What are the notes of Gbm11?
Gbm11 is spelled Gb, Bbb, Db, Fb, Ab and Cb. Bbb sounds like A, Fb like E and Cb like B.
Why does Gbm11 contain a double flat?
The third of a G chord takes the letter B, and a minor third up from Gb is B lowered twice, written Bbb. It sounds like A but keeps the stack of thirds G, B, D, F, A, C in order.
Is F#m11 the same chord as Gbm11?
Yes, F#m11 is the same chord written F#, A, C#, E, G# and B. It avoids the double flat and is easier to read.
Which scale can I play over Gb minor eleventh?
Gb Dorian: Gb, Ab, Bbb, Cb, Db, Eb, Fb. It holds all six notes of the chord, and the eleventh Cb is its fourth degree.
What does the 11 stand for in Gbm11?
The 11 is Cb, a perfect fourth up from Gb when counted an octave higher. It sits comfortably over the minor third of the chord.
