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Emin7(add11)/G guitar shapes

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E minor 7th add 11 / G (1st inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

E minor 7th add 11 / G (1st inversion)

Emin7(add11)/G is the E minor 7th add 11 / G (1st inversion) guitar chord with G in the bass. It uses the notes E, G, B, D, and A and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.

The E minor 7th add 11 minor 7th add 11 chord expands the minor 7th with an eleventh A, delivering a soulful, atmospheric sound. The ethereal 11th A enhances the minor tonality, creating a reflective, haunting vibe perfect for jazz and neo-soul. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E minor 7th add 11.

Also written as Emin7(add11), Em7add11/G, and Em7(add11)/G.

Root note: E
Bass note: G
Chord tones: 5
Playable shapes: 241

Chord tones

EGBDA

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 300000

300000

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  2. 2 Let the fifth, fourth, third, second, and first strings ring open.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 300200

300200

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  3. 3 Let the fifth, fourth, second, and first strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G Minor Third ♭3

This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

A Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

Emin7(add11)/G shape 300000

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Let the fifth, fourth, third, second, and first strings ring open
  3. 3 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 300200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Let the fifth, fourth, second, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 320200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Let the fourth, second, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 300030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Let the fifth, fourth, third, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 302030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, third, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 300230

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 322230

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the first string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Emin7(add11)/G shape 302033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and third strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Emin7(add11)/G?

Emin7(add11)/G uses the notes E, G, B, D, and A. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.

What is another name for Emin7(add11)/G?

Emin7(add11)/G is also written as Emin7(add11), Em7add11/G, and Em7(add11)/G.

How do you play Emin7(add11)/G on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Let the fifth, fourth, third, second, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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