Bb11 guitar chord
The Bb11 chord (Bb dominant 11th) is built from the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, C and Eb, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
- Notes
- Bb D F Ab C Eb
- Type
- dominant 11th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 3
x11111How to play Bb11
The usual Bb11 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x11111). 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 Bb11 chord?
Bb11 contains Bb, D, F, Ab, C and Eb. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
Is Bb11 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x11111.
What can I play instead of Bb11?
Bb7sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bb11 is too hard or too busy.