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A♭min/maj11/E♭ is the A♭ minor major 11 / E♭ (2nd inversion) guitar chord with E♭ in the bass. It uses the notes A♭, C♭, E♭, G, B♭, and D♭ and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-7-9-11.
The A♭ minor major 11 minor major 11 chord combines the minor major 7th with an eleventh D♭, producing a haunting, mysterious sound. The clash between the minor third C♭, major seventh G, and eleventh D♭ creates a complex tension, perfect for dramatic or cinematic compositions. With E♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of A♭ minor major 11.
Also written as A♭min/maj11 and A♭mM11/E♭.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.
The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.
The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
A♭min/maj11/E♭ uses the notes A♭, C♭, E♭, G, B♭, and D♭. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-7-9-11.
A♭min/maj11/E♭ is also written as A♭min/maj11 and A♭mM11/E♭.
Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string. Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position. Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 2nd string. Let the third string ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.
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