Accessible Page: C Minor Eleventh Guitar Chord (Cm11) | Easy Ways to Play It

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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A, D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 13 of the D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 15 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C m11 Description

Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the C m11 chord. This chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes C, Eb, G, Bb, D, and F. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, b3, 5, b7, 9, and 11, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh respectively.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of playing the C m11 chord, with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the chord. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate player, understanding the C m11 chord can add a new depth to your guitar playing.

To fully understand the composition of this chord, it can be helpful to have a grasp on fretboard intervals and how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it. If you're not familiar with these concepts, we recommend checking out these tutorials first.

For those interested in more advanced chords, the C m11 is a perfect place to start. It's a common chord in jazz chord progressions, and understanding how to play it can open up a new world of musical possibilities. Additionally, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals can provide further insight into the theory behind chords like the C m11.

Finally, if you have a chord shape in mind and you're unsure of how to name it, our interactive tool can help you analyze and identify it. Happy playing!

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