F11 guitar chord (F Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: F-A-C-Eb-G-A#

The F 11 chord extends the dominant seventh by adding the 11th interval, creating a fuller and more complex tone. Its notes F, A, C, Eb, G and A# are great for building suspense and adding depth to chord progressions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "F 11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2

F11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

F11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
  • Place your pinky on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string