Em11 chord
E minor 11th
C4
E
G
B
C5
D
F#
A
Want it in context? Open Em11 on the full piano.
Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- B5
- Db7
- F#9
- A11
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11
Em11 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Em11
C4
E
G
B
C5
D
1st inversion Em11/G
C4
G
B
C5
D
E
2nd inversion Em11/B
C4
B
C5
D
E
G
3rd inversion Em11/D
C5
D
E
G
B
C6
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Minor 11th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Em11 chord?
The E minor 11th chord (Em11) has 6 notes: E, G, B, D, F# and A.
How do you play Em11 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G, B, D, F# and A, starting from E. 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).