Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F minor eleventh over E

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

Relative Minor Dm

Notes E, F, Ab, C, Eb, G, Bb

Aliases Fm11, F-11

How to play the Fm11/E Chord

The Fm11/E 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 F minor eleventh over E is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Fm11/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Dorian Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Composite Blues Chromatic

* 6 scales found containing the notes E, F, Ab, C, Eb, G, Bb.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Fm11/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 65, 68, 60, 63, 67, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 349.2282314330039, 415.3046975799451, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899