Gb11 Ukulele Chord
Gb11 on ukulele is 3-4-2-2: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the C string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as F#11, F sharp eleventh.
- Notes: Gb, Bb, Db, E, Ab and B
- Frets: 3 4 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
Gb11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 11th
- Also known as
- F#11, or Gb eleventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Bb (major 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), E (minor 7th), Ab (major 9th), B (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- Gb, Bb, Db, E, Ab and B
- Frets
- 3 4 2 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gb11 chord
Here is the Gb11 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd 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.
Is there an easier way to play Gb11?
Not really. 3-4-2-2 is already the simplest playable shape for Gb11 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 Gb11 chord?
The Gb11 chord is built from six notes: Gb, Bb, Db, E, Ab and B (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th and perfect 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 Gb11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. 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.