Guitar chord Eb11 - diagrams and theory
Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 11 chord. This intriguing chord is a member of the Dominant Chords family, and it is built with the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db, F, and Ab. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might want to first check our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
The Eb 11 chord is rich in texture and complexity, thanks to its composition from the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh. To understand more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you can refer to our guitar music theory tutorial.
As a dominant chord, the Eb 11 has a strong harmonic pull and can be used to create tension in your music that resolves to the tonic. If you're interested in learning more about dominant chords, check out our dominant guitar chords tutorial.
In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the Eb 11 chord. This will help you visualize and understand the chord structure, and eventually, be able to play it with ease. If you're interested in exploring more advanced chords, you might find our intermediate guitar chords tutorial useful.
Remember, learning chords is not just about memorizing shapes, but understanding the theory behind them. So, let's dive into the fascinating world of the Eb 11 chord!
Eb 11 chord Notes:
EbGBbDbFAb
How the Dominant Eleventh chord is built:
Guitar Patterns for the Eb Dominant Eleventh chord
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 11 | D 11 | E 11 | F 11 | G 11 | A 11 | B 11 | C#11 | D#11 | F#11 | G#11 | A#11 | Ab11 | Bb11 | Db11 | Eb11 | Gb11
How to create your own Eb 11 chord fingerings
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!