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Emin7(add11)/A guitar shapes

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E minor 7th add 11 / A (4th inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

E minor 7th add 11 / A (4th inversion)

Emin7(add11)/A is the E minor 7th add 11 / A (4th inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. It uses the notes E, G, B, D, and A and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.

The E minor 7th add 11 minor 7th add 11 chord expands the minor 7th with an eleventh A, delivering a soulful, atmospheric sound. The ethereal 11th A enhances the minor tonality, creating a reflective, haunting vibe perfect for jazz and neo-soul. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of E minor 7th add 11.

Also written as Emin7(add11), Em7add11/A, and Em7(add11)/A.

Root note: E
Bass note: A
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 283

Chord tones

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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 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 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.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G Minor Third ♭3

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

B Perfect Fifth 5

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

D Minor Seventh ♭7

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

A Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Quick answers

What notes are in Emin7(add11)/A?

Emin7(add11)/A uses the notes E, G, B, D, and A. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.

What is another name for Emin7(add11)/A?

Emin7(add11)/A is also written as Emin7(add11), Em7add11/A, and Em7(add11)/A.

How do you play Emin7(add11)/A on guitar?

Strum from the 5th string down.

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