Bbm11 Ukulele Chord
Need the Bbm11 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Bbm11, step by step.
- Notes: Bb, Db, F, Ab, C and Eb
- Frets: 6 8 6 6
- Tuning: g C E A
Bbm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- Bb minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- Bb (root), Db (minor 3rd), F (perfect 5th), Ab (minor 7th), C (9th), Eb (11th)
- Notes
- Bb, Db, F, Ab, C and Eb
- Frets
- 6 8 6 6
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bbm11 chord
Here is the Bbm11 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, E and A strings at the 6th fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 8th 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.
What notes are in the Bbm11 chord?
The Bbm11 chord is built from six notes: Bb, Db, F, Ab, C and Eb (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 Bbm11 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bbm11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. 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.