Bbadd11 guitar chord

The Bbadd11 chord (Bb added 11th) is built from the notes Bb, D, F and Eb, formula 1–3–5–11.

Notes
Bb D F Eb
Type
added 11th
Level
Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
×1342BbDBbEbF
x10341

How to play Bbadd11

The easiest Bbadd11 shape is x10341, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.

A major chord with an added fourth on top, giving a bright, ringing color.

Other ways to play it

Bbadd11×123BbEbBbDF
Barre · fret 1
Bbadd116132BbEbBbDFBb
Barre · fret 6

Questions

What notes are in the Bbadd11 chord?

Bbadd11 contains Bb, D, F and Eb. Its formula is 1–3–5–11.

Is Bbadd11 hard to play on guitar?

It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x10341.

What can I play instead of Bbadd11?

Bb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbadd11 is too hard or too busy.