B MINOR ELEVENTH - GUITAR
Bass position 2
Bass position 7
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | ♭VII | IX | XI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Minor seventh | Major ninth | Perfect eleventh |
| B | D | F# | A | C# | E |
ALL ABOUT THE B MINOR ELEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The B Minor Eleventh chord is composed of 6 notes :
- B (Root)
- D (Minor third)
- F# (Perfect fifth)
- A (Minor seventh)
- C# (Major ninth)
- E (Perfect eleventh)
These notes form a minor eleventh chord, creating rich modal color.
How to play B Minor Eleventh on guitar
The m11 chord B Minor Eleventh is an m9 (1-3b-5-7b-9) with an added perfect eleventh.
- 6 theoretical notes: partial voicings essential on guitar
- 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 B 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.