A mi11♭5
Notes:A – C – Eb – G – B – D
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The A mi11♭5 piano chord (Ami11♭5) consists of the notes A, C, Eb, G, B, D. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Notes
A mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | A4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 – B5 – D6 |
| 1st Inversion | C4 – Eb4 – G4 – B4 – A5 – D5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Eb4 – G4 – B4 – D5 – A5 – C6 |
Key Signature
The key of A mi11♭5 has 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯.
F♯C♯G♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The A mi11♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
A mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A mi11♭5 chord?
The A mi11♭5 chord (Ami11♭5) contains 6 notes: A, C, Eb, G, B, D. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Ami11♭5 used in music?
Ami11♭5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Ami11♭5?
Ami11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on A and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Ami11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Ami11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Ami11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.