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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the low E string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D, G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Bb 11 Description
Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 11 chord. This complex chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, C, and Eb. The intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11, which in full terms are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh.
Understanding the Bb 11 chord requires a solid foundation in guitar chord theory and a good grasp of fretboard intervals. If you're a beginner, you might want to check out these resources before proceeding.
This tutorial will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the Bb 11 chord. We will also delve into chord inversions, which can give this chord new shapes and sounds.
The Bb 11 chord is a staple in many jazz progressions, but it's also found in other genres. Learning to play this chord can open up new possibilities in your playing and songwriting.
If you're ready to take your guitar skills to the next level, this intermediate guitar chord tutorial is for you. Let's dive into the fascinating world of the Bb 11 chord.
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