Minor Eleventh chord - charango

The minor eleventh chord (m11 or min11) adds a perfect eleventh to the m9 chord. Unlike major chords, the minor third doesn't create friction with the eleventh and can be kept.

Intervals

Degree I♭IIIV♭VIIIXXI
Interval RootMinor thirdPerfect fifthMinor seventhMajor ninthPerfect eleventh
Semitones 037101417

Formula 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7 - 9 - 11

Theory

The m11 chord keeps all its notes as the minor third and eleventh are two tones apart. D m11 = D-F-A-C-E-G. It's a very rich chord used in modal jazz. The fifth is often omitted to lighten the harmonic density.

Examples

Example: Do Minor Eleventh

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Styles

Jazz Modal Jazz Fusion Contemporary