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