Fm11 guitar chord (F Minor 11th)

Symbols: m11, min11, -11

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

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

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

Variation 1

Fm11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering all the strings
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Fm11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your middle finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Fm11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 9th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Fm11 guitar chord - variation 4
  • With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
  • Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Fm11 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering all the strings
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings