Am11 guitar chord (A Minor 11th)

Symbols: m11, min11, -11

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: A-C-E-G-B-D

The A m11 chord is a lush, layered minor chord featuring a minor 7th with added 9th and 11th intervals. Its notes A, C, E, G, B and D create a deeply resonant and immersive quality. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "A m11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 1st fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret
Press the low E (6th) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your middle finger across the 8th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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