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A♭ minor 7th add 11 guitar shapes

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About the chord

A♭ minor 7th add 11 guitar chord

A♭m7add11 is the A♭ minor 7th add 11 guitar chord. It uses the notes A♭, C♭, E♭, G♭, and D♭ and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.

The A♭ minor 7th add 11 minor 7th add 11 chord expands the minor 7th with an eleventh D♭, delivering a soulful, atmospheric sound. The ethereal 11th D♭ enhances the minor tonality, creating a reflective, haunting vibe perfect for jazz and neo-soul.

Also written as A♭min7(add11) and A♭m7(add11).

Root note: A♭
Quality: minor 7th add 11
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 55

Chord tones

A♭C♭E♭G♭D♭

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 5th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 6th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 4th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 5th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

A♭ Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

C♭ Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

E♭ Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

G♭ Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

D♭ Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Quick answers

What notes are in A♭m7add11?

A♭m7add11 uses the notes A♭, C♭, E♭, G♭, and D♭. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.

What is another name for A♭m7add11?

A♭m7add11 is also written as A♭min7(add11) and A♭m7(add11).

How do you play A♭m7add11 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 5th string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 6th string. Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position. Strum from the 6th string down.

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