Em11
notes
The chord Em11 is made up of these notes:
E
G
B
D
F#
A
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strum
The E minor eleventh chord (Em11) is a captivating blend of six notes: E, G, B, D, F#, and A. This chord is built by stacking a root, a minor third, a perfect fifth, a minor seventh, a ninth, and an eleventh, creating a rich, textured sound. You’ll often find Em11 in jazz and fusion genres, where its lush harmonics are used to add complexity and sophistication. It can introduce a dreamy or introspective feel to a song, often appearing in chord progressions that need a touch of depth and intrigue. With its layered sonority, the Em11 chord is like a musical journey that invites listeners to explore its many facets.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
G3
B3
D4
F#4
A4
E4
Inversion 2
B3
D4
F#4
A4
E4
G4
Inversion 3
D4
F#4
A4
E4
G4
B4
Inversion 4
F#4
A4
E4
G4
B4
D5
Inversion 5
A4
E4
G4
B4
D5
F#5