G# MINOR ELEVENTH - CHARANGO

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Chord composition

I ♭III V ♭VII IX XI
Root Minor third Perfect fifth Minor seventh Major ninth Perfect eleventh
G# B D# F# A# C#

ALL ABOUT THE G# MINOR ELEVENTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The G# Minor Eleventh chord is composed of 6 notes :

  • G# (Root)
  • B (Minor third)
  • D# (Perfect fifth)
  • F# (Minor seventh)
  • A# (Major ninth)
  • C# (Perfect eleventh)

These notes form a minor eleventh chord, creating rich modal color.

How to play G# Minor Eleventh on charango

The m11 chord G# Minor Eleventh is an m9 (1-3b-5-7b-9) with an added perfect eleventh.

  • 6 theoretical notes: partial voicings essential on charango
  • Dorian mode: characteristic chord of dorian mode
  • Minor modal jazz: sophisticated color
  • Funk and neo-soul: deep and rich grooves

The perfect eleventh sounds natural in minor context, unlike in major.

Common uses of G# Minor Eleventh

The m11 chord enriches minor contexts:

  • Modal jazz: dorian chord (iim11)
  • Neo-soul: sophisticated minor grooves
  • Modern funk: dense harmonic textures

Styles

Modal jazz: rich dorian color.

Neo-soul: maximum minor sophistication.

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