G Minor 11th
Hear the G Minor 11th chord played for you.
Gm11
G – B♭ – D – F – A – C
Formula:R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The G Minor 11th chord is a six-note chord made up of G, B♭, D, F, A, and C. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh.
The G Minor 11th piano chord (Gm11) consists of the notes G, Bb, D, F, A, C. It is a minor 9th chord with an added perfect 11th, giving it a dark and expansive character commonly used in jazz, funk, and soul. Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of G Minor 11th has 2 flats.
B♭E♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — G Minor (minor)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
The G Minor 11th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G Minor 11th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Minor 11th chord?
Gm11 contains six notes: G, Bb, D, F, A, C. Practical voicing: G–Bb–F–A–C. No internal clash.
How does Gm11 differ from G11?
Gm11 has minor third (Bb). G11 has major third (B, usually omitted).
How is Gm11 used in music?
Gm11 is the ii in F Major. Common in jazz, Latin, bossa nova, and neo-soul.
How does Gm11 differ from Gm9?
Adds the eleventh (C) for warmth.
What songs use Minor 11th chords?
Neo-soul, jazz, Latin music.
Do I need to play all six notes?
Drop the fifth: G–Bb–F–A–C.
Practice Tips
- No clash in minor 11ths.
- Gm11 is common in Latin jazz and bossa nova.
- Practice Gm11 → C13 → Fmaj9.
- Loop with bossa nova rhythm for Brazilian feel.
- Stacked fourths voicing works beautifully.
- Compare with Gm9 — eleventh adds fullness.
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