Am11 Ukulele Chord
Need the Am11 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Am11, step by step.
- Notes: A, C, E, G, B and D
- Frets: 0 0 5 5
- Tuning: g C E A
Am11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- A minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- A (root), C (minor 3rd), E (perfect 5th), G (minor 7th), B (9th), D (11th)
- Notes
- A, C, E, G, B and D
- Frets
- 0 0 5 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Am11 chord
Here is the Am11 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 5th fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and C strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Am11 chord?
The Am11 chord is built from six notes: A, C, E, G, B and D (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, 9th and 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 Am11 chord
Want to go further?
Once Am11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try A7, Amaj7, Am and A. 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.