Em11 guitar chord (E Minor 11th)

Symbols: m11, min11, -11

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

Notes: E-G-B-D-F#-A

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

Variation 1

To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Barre the 3rd fret with your middle finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Press the B (2nd) string on the 10th fret with your index finger
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 12th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Barre the 15th fret with your middle finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Barre the 14th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Other E Chords

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