G11 guitar chord (G Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

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

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

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

Variation 1
G11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 1st fret
  • Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 2
G11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3
G11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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