Gbm11 Ukulele Chord
Gbm11 on ukulele is 4-4-2-0: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the g string, your little finger on the 4th fret of the C string and leave the A string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as F#m11, F sharp minor eleventh.
- Notes: Gb, A, Db, E, Ab and B
- Frets: 4 4 2 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- F#m11, or Gb minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- Gb (root), A (minor 3rd), Db (perfect 5th), E (minor 7th), Ab (major 9th), B (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- Gb, A, Db, E, Ab and B
- Frets
- 4 4 2 0
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbm11 chord
Here is the Gbm11 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 4th 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.
- Leave the A string 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.
Is there an easier way to play Gbm11?
Not really. 4-4-2-0 is already the simplest playable shape for Gbm11 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 Gbm11 chord?
The Gbm11 chord is built from six notes: Gb, A, Db, E, Ab and B (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 Gbm11 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. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.