Construction
G Minor Add 11 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = G, B♭, C, D
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| C | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| B♭ | black | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| C | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| D | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on G, index finger (2) on B♭, middle finger (3) on C, little finger (5) on D.
Left hand: little finger (5) on G, middle finger (3) on B♭, index finger (2) on C, thumb (1) on D.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the G Minor Add 11 is the tonic (i) chord of G Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, B♭ Major: 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
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 triads built on each degree of G Minor:
G Minor Add 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the G Minor Add 11 chord on piano?
The G Minor Add 11 chord contains the notes G – B♭ – C – D. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.