Gm11 Ukulele Chord
Gm11 on ukulele is 0-0-1-1: barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings with your index finger and leave the g and C strings open. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: G, Bb, D, F, A and C
- Frets: 0 0 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for G#m11? That is Abm11
Gm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- G minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- G (root), Bb (minor 3rd), D (perfect 5th), F (minor 7th), A (major 9th), C (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- G, Bb, D, F, A and C
- Frets
- 0 0 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gm11 chord
Here is the Gm11 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the E and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the g and C strings open.
- 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 Gm11?
No, 0-0-1-1 is already the easiest way to play Gm11: barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings with your index finger and leave the g and C strings open.
What notes are in the Gm11 chord?
The Gm11 chord is built from six notes: G, Bb, D, F, A and C (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.
Ukulele songs that use the Gm11 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gm11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try G7, Gmaj7, Gm and G. 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.