Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E minor eleventh

Intervals 1P-3m-5P-7m-9M-11P

Relative Minor C#m

Notes E, G, B, D, F#, A

Aliases Em11, E-11

How to play the Em11 Chord

The Em11 is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the E minor eleventh is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Em11 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to E helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Dorian Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Composite Blues Chromatic

* 6 scales found containing the notes E, G, B, D, F#, A.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Em11 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 67, 71, 62, 66, 69

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 440