G11 Ukulele Chord
Need the G11 chord for a song? It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first. 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 G11, step by step.
- Notes: G, B, D, F, A and C
- Frets: 0 0 1 2
- Tuning: g C E A
G11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 11th
- Also known as
- G eleventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- G (root), B (major 3rd), D (perfect 5th), F (minor 7th), A (9th), C (11th)
- Notes
- G, B, D, F, A and C
- Frets
- 0 0 1 2
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the G11 chord
Here is the G11 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g and C strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the G11 chord?
The G11 chord is built from six notes: G, B, D, F, A and C (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, 9th and 11th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once G11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. G11 pairs most often with C, D and Em, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.