Finger Positions

Gbm11 diagram
Root Note Gb
Name Gb minor eleventh
Intervals 1P-3m-5P-7m-9M-11P
Relative Minor Ebm
Notes Gb, A, Db, E, Ab, B
Aliases Gbm11, Gb-11

How to play the Gbm11 Chord

The Gbm11 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 Gb minor eleventh is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P intervals. In the key of Gb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gbm11 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

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

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Dorian Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Composite Blues Chromatic

* 6 scales found containing the notes Gb, A, Db, E, Ab, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gbm11 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 69, 61, 64, 68, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 440, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241