F#m11 chord - F# Minor Eleventh - guitar chord chart
Welcome to our tutorial on the F# m11 chord, a member of the Minor Chords family. This chord, rich in harmonic complexity, is composed of the notes F#, A, C#, E, G#, and B. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, b7, 9, and 11, making it a unique addition to your repertoire.
The F# m11 chord is constructed using the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh intervals. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, you may want to have a look at our tutorial on fretboard intervals to understand what each interval means.
Learning to play the F# m11 chord involves understanding how these intervals stack together to create the chord. This process of stacking intervals to build chords is a fundamental aspect of guitar music theory. If you're interested in learning more about this, check out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
Our tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the F# m11 chord. For a deeper understanding of how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, you can also explore our tutorial on guitar chords notation.
The F# m11 chord is not a beginner's chord, but a more advanced one. If you're just starting out, you might want to take a look at our intermediate guitar chord tutorial before diving into the complexities of the F# m11 chord.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid understanding of how to play the F# m11 chord, and you'll be ready to incorporate it into your playing. We hope you find this tutorial informative and helpful in your journey to master the guitar.
Notes that compose the F# m11 chord:
Chord structure of the Minor Eleventh chord:
F#m11 Guitar Chord Shapes
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Position 1
Movable
Position 2
Open
Position 3
Open
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Open
Position 6
Barre
Movable
Position 7
Barre
Open
Position 8
Barre
Movable
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FAQ
What specific notes make up the F# m11 guitar chord?
The F# m11 chord is composed of six distinct notes: F#, A, C#, E, G#, and B. These notes are derived from specific intervals relative to the root note F#.
What do the 'm' and '11' signify in the F# m11 chord name?
The 'm' indicates that the chord is a minor chord, meaning it includes a Minor Third (A) and Minor Seventh (E) interval. The '11' signifies that the chord extends to include the Perfect Eleventh interval (B), along with the Major Ninth (G#), built upon the chord's foundational structure.
What intervals are used to construct the F# m11 chord?
The F# m11 chord is constructed using the following intervals: the Root (1), Minor Third (b3), Perfect Fifth (5), Minor Seventh (b7), Major Ninth (9), and Perfect Eleventh (11).
Why is the F# m11 chord considered an advanced chord for guitarists?
This chord is considered advanced because it contains six notes and incorporates extended intervals like the Major Ninth and Perfect Eleventh. Understanding and executing its fretboard patterns typically requires a solid grasp of music theory and more developed guitar skills than a beginner possesses.