Ebm11 Ukulele Chord
Need the Ebm11 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 four-finger shape. Here is how to play Ebm11, step by step.
- Notes: Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab
- Frets: 6 6 4 6
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- Eb minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- Eb (root), Gb (minor 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), Db (minor 7th), F (9th), Ab (11th)
- Notes
- Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab
- Frets
- 6 6 4 6
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebm11 chord
Here is the Ebm11 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 6th fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 6th fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 4th fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 6th fret of the A string.
- 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 Ebm11 chord?
The Ebm11 chord is built from six notes: Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, F and Ab (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.
Want to go further?
Once Ebm11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Eb7, Ebmaj7, Ebm and Eb. 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.