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Chord chart for EmM11 Guitar Chord (E minor major 11): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

E minor major 11 guitar shapes

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E minor major 11 guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

E minor major 11 guitar chord

EmM11 is the E minor major 11 guitar chord. It uses the notes E, G, B, D♯, F♯, and A and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-7-9-11.

The E minor major 11 minor major 11 chord combines the minor major 7th with an eleventh A, producing a haunting, mysterious sound. The clash between the minor third G, major seventh D♯, and eleventh A creates a complex tension, perfect for dramatic or cinematic compositions.

Also written as Emin/maj11.

Root note: E
Quality: minor major 11
Chord tones: 6
Playable shapes: 77

Chord tones

EGBD♯F♯A

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 1st fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th 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♯ Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

F♯ Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

A Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Quick answers

What notes are in EmM11?

EmM11 uses the notes E, G, B, D♯, F♯, and A. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-7-9-11.

What is another name for EmM11?

EmM11 is also written as Emin/maj11.

How do you play EmM11 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 4th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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