E Minor 11th Guitar Chord (Em11)
E Minor 11th (Em11) is built from E, G, B, D, F#, A, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M - 11P formula measured from the root E. This page shows 161 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Em11
Notes in Em11
- E1P
- G3m
- B5P
- D7m
- F#9M
- A11P
How to play Em11
E Minor 11th Guitar Chord (Em11) is smooth and mellow, a staple of soul, funk and jazz.
Beginner tip
Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.
Practice idea
Play it as the ii chord and move it to the V to practise the most common jazz cadence.
Em11 FAQ
- What notes are in E Minor 11th?
- E Minor 11th (Em11) contains E, G, B, D, F#, A. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 7m - 9M - 11P above the root E.
- How do you play Em11 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Em11": .
- Is Em11 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the minor seventh family. Flatten your fingers so the barre covers the strings evenly without buzzing.