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Am11 chord

A minor 11th

C4
A
C
E
G
B
C6
D

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Notes

  • A
    R
  • C
    b3
  • E
    5
  • G
    b7
  • B
    9
  • D
    11

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

Am11 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Am11

C4
A
C
E
G

1st inversion Am11/C

C
E
G
A
C6

2nd inversion Am11/E

C5
E
G
A
C

3rd inversion Am11/G

C5
G
A
C
E

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Minor 11th chords in other keys

FAQ

What notes are in the Am11 chord?

The A minor 11th chord (Am11) has 6 notes: A, C, E, G, B and D.

How do you play Am11 on the piano?

Put your right hand on A, C, E, G, B and D, starting from A. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor 11th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10, 14, 17).