Movable Chords
Here are some useful movable minor 11th chord shapes shown in the first four frets. As with previous chord types, learn each shape and then transpose it to all keys.
Gm11
Cm11
Cm11
Fm11
Fm11
Bbm11
Ebm11
Am11
Chords with names like 9ths, 11ths and 13ths may seem complex, but they can often be played with simple fingerings. This example uses one finger moved up and down a distance of two frets to play both minor 11th chords.
Major Seventh Sharp Eleven
Here are some common major 7 sharp 11 chord shapes shown in the first four frets. As with previous chord types, learn each shape and then transpose it to all keys. Use the formula to work out other fingerings. It may help to remember that the 11 degree is the me as a flattened 5th. The spelling used depends on the musical context.
Gmaj7(#11)
Gmaj7(#11)
Gbmaj7(#11)
Cmaj7(#11)
Bmaj7(#11)
Emaj7(#11)
Emaj7(#11)
Amaj7(#11)
Sharp eleven chords are often used along with the lydian mode, which is common in Fusion and modern Jazz. This sound is demonstrated in the following example. To learn more about sharp 11 chords, modes and related topics, see Complete Learn to Play Jazz Guitar Manual.
Seventh Sharp Eleven
Here are some common dominant 7 sharp 11 chord shapes shown in the first four frets. As with previous chord types, learn each shape and then transpose it to all keys. There are many other possibilities. Use the formula to work out some more fingerings.
B7#11
C7#11
G7#11
E7#11
Here is a progression demonstrating the use of dominant 711 chords. There are many other ways of using these chords and in some tunes they are the basis of the whole tonality.
