Fm11 Ukulele Chord
Fm11 on ukulele is 1-3-1-1: barre the 1st fret across the g, E and A strings with your index finger and put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: F, Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb
- Frets: 1 3 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for F#m11? That is Gbm11
Fm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- F minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- F (root), Ab (minor 3rd), C (perfect 5th), Eb (minor 7th), G (major 9th), Bb (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- F, Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb
- Frets
- 1 3 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Fm11 chord
Here is the Fm11 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, E and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd 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 Fm11?
Not really. 1-3-1-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Fm11 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 Fm11 chord?
The Fm11 chord is built from six notes: F, Ab, C, Eb, G and Bb (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.
Want to go further?
Once Fm11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try F7, Fmaj7, Fm and F. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.