Abm11 Ukulele Chord
Abm11 on ukulele is 4-6-4-4: barre the 4th fret across the g, E and A strings with your index finger and put your ring finger on the 6th fret of the C string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as G#m11, G sharp minor eleventh.
- Notes: Ab, B, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets: 4 6 4 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Abm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- G#m11, or Ab minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- Ab (root), B (minor 3rd), Eb (perfect 5th), Gb (minor 7th), Bb (major 9th), Db (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- Ab, B, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets
- 4 6 4 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Abm11 chord
Here is the Abm11 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, E and A strings at the 4th fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 6th fret of the C string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Abm11?
Not really. 4-6-4-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Abm11 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Abm11 chord?
The Abm11 chord is built from six notes: Ab, B, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th and perfect 11th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Abm11 chord
Want to go further?
Once Abm11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Abm and Ab. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.