Ab11 guitar chord
The Ab11 chord (Ab dominant 11th) is built from the notes Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
- Notes
- Ab C Eb Gb Bb Db
- Type
- dominant 11th
- Level
- Advanced
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
444544How to play Ab11
The usual Ab11 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (444544). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound with a gospel and fusion flavor.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Ab11 chord?
Ab11 contains Ab, C, Eb, Gb, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
Is Ab11 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 444544.
What can I play instead of Ab11?
Ab7sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ab11 is too hard or too busy.