Bbm11 chord
Bb minor 11th · also written A#m11
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
Ab
C
Eb
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Notes
- BbR
- Dbb3
- F5
- Abb7
- C9
- Eb11
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11
Bbm11 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbm11
C4
Bb
C5
Db
F
Ab
1st inversion Bbm11/Db
C5
Db
F
Ab
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbm11/F
C5
F
Ab
Bb
C6
Db
3rd inversion Bbm11/Ab
C5
Ab
Bb
C6
Db
F
More Bb chords
Minor 11th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bbm11 chord?
The Bb minor 11th chord (Bbm11) has 6 notes: Bb, Db, F, Ab, C and Eb.
How do you play Bbm11 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, Db, F, Ab, C and Eb, starting from Bb. 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).
Is Bbm11 the same as A#m11?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbm11 and A#m11 sound the same.