Minor i-bVI-bVII
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Guitar chord companion
G Minor 11 Chord
Learn the G Minor 11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Gb3Bb5Db7F9A11C
Playable G Minor 11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
G shape, open position
Low to high strings: 3 1 0 2 1 1
E shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: 3 3 3 3 3 3
D shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x x 5 5 6 6
C shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: x 10 8 10 8 8
A shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x 10 10 10 11 10
Full fretboard map
Every G Minor 11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using G Minor 11
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor to iv
Move from the tonic minor to the iv chord for a darker, more settled minor progression.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | G |
| b3 | b3 | Bb |
| 5 | 5 | D |
| b7 | b7 | F |
| 9 | 2 | A |
| 11 | 4 | C |
Formula
R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 2 – 4