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F major 7th add 11 guitar shapes

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About the chord

F major 7th add 11 guitar chord

FM7add11 is the F major 7th add 11 guitar chord. It uses the notes F, A, C, E, and B♭ and the interval formula 1-3-5-7-11.

The F major 7th add 11 major 7th add 11 chord extends the major 7th with an eleventh B♭, creating a dreamy, modern sound. The combination of the major seventh E and eleventh B♭ adds lushness and sophistication, ideal for jazz, fusion, and ambient genres.

Also written as Fmaj7(add11) and FM7(add11).

Root note: F
Quality: major 7th add 11
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 85

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

Shape 2

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

F Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

C Perfect Fifth 5

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

E Major Seventh 7

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

B♭ Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Quick answers

What notes are in FM7add11?

FM7add11 uses the notes F, A, C, E, and B♭. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-7-11.

What is another name for FM7add11?

FM7add11 is also written as Fmaj7(add11) and FM7(add11).

How do you play FM7add11 on guitar?

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

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