E mi11♭5
Notes:E – G – Bb – D – F# – A
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The E mi11♭5 piano chord (Emi11♭5) consists of the notes E, G, Bb, D, F#, A. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Notes
E mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E4 – G4 – Bb4 – D5 – A5 – F#5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – D5 – F#5 – A5 – E6 |
| 2nd Inversion | Bb4 – D5 – F#5 – A5 – E6 – G6 |
Key Signature
The key of E mi11♭5 has 4 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The E 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.
E mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E mi11♭5 chord?
The E mi11♭5 chord (Emi11♭5) contains 6 notes: E, G, Bb, D, F#, A. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Emi11♭5 used in music?
Emi11♭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 Emi11♭5?
Emi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on E and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Emi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Emi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Emi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.