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F11 chord

F dominant 11th

C4
F
A
C
Eb
G
Bb

Want it in context? Open F11 on the full piano.

Notes

  • F
    R
  • A
    3
  • C
    5
  • Eb
    b7
  • G
    9
  • Bb
    11

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

F11 inversions

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

Root position F11

C4
F
A
C
Eb

1st inversion F11/A

C4
A
C
Eb
F

2nd inversion F11/C

C
Eb
F
A
C6

3rd inversion F11/Eb

C5
Eb
F
A
C

FAQ

What notes are in the F11 chord?

The F dominant 11th chord (F11) has 6 notes: F, A, C, Eb, G and Bb.

How do you play F11 on the piano?

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

What is the formula of a dominant 11th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17).