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E mi11♭5

Notes: E – G – B♭ – D – F♯ – A
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – ♭5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11Also written: Em11♭5Raise B♭ to B and it is Em11. E, F♯, G, A and D do not move.

The E mi11♭5 chord is a six-note chord made up of E, G, B♭, D, F♯, and A.

E mi11♭5 chord: E, G, B♭, D, F♯, A

It is built from a root, minor third, diminished fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh.

A minor 11th with a lowered 5th: half-diminished extended, a sophisticated minor-key ii chord.

Construction

E mi11♭5 = Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = E, G, B♭, D, F♯, A
NoteIntervalDegree
ERoot1
GMinor 3rd♭3
B♭Diminished 5th♭5
DMinor 7th♭7
F♯Major 2nd9
APerfect 4th11

E mi11♭5 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E mi11♭5 chord on piano?
The E mi11♭5 chord contains the notes E – G – B♭ – D – F♯ – A. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
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.

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