BmMaj11

Q: What notes are in the BmMaj11 chord?

The BmMaj11 chord (B Minor-maj 11) contains: B, D, F#, A#, C#, E. Its interval structure is shown above in the Theory section.

Q: How do I build BmMaj11 on the keyboard?

Take the root and add the remaining chord tones following the interval formula. The highlight shows chord content, while the inversion control changes which chord tone is in the bass.

Q: Which keys is BmMaj11 found in?

The chord acts as a diatonic degree in several keys — they are marked on the circle of fifths in the "Harmonic context" block.

Q: What can I substitute for BmMaj11?

A substitution depends on harmonic function and voice leading, not only on shared tones. Computed options appear in the "Substitutions" block and should be checked in context.

B Minor-maj 11

Octaves

Musical context

ChordB minorTriad

ChordBmMaj11B Minor-maj 11

ArpeggioB minorBroken triad

ScaleB minor7 notes

KeyB minorMinor key

ProgressionAndalusianSequence

How the chord relates to the scale, mode, key and progression.

Theory

General info

Full name: B Minor-maj 11
Symbol: BmMaj11
Root: B
Quality: Minor-maj 11

Chord notes

1Broot

b3Dminor 3rd

5F#perfect 5th

7A#major 7th

2C#major 2nd

4Eperfect 4th

Functions & resolutions

Stability / tension: Stable — can serve as minor tonic
Most common resolutions: F#F# Major EmE Minor AA Major
Unstable degrees: 7A#
1B
resolves up to the root
Main resolution: BmMaj11source
F#F# Major
Minor chord Bm is a stable tonic in the minor key of the same root. Typical motion leads to the subdominant (iv) or dominant (V).
Other resolutions: BmMaj11source
Deceptive resolution
GG Major
A minor chord can unexpectedly move to the major chord on the bVI degree — a deceptive-resolution effect.
BmMaj11source
Modal resolution
AA Major
In Dorian and Aeolian modes, the minor chord is the tonic. Typical modal motion: i → bVII or i → iv.
BmMaj11source
Jazz reharmonization
E7E Dominant 7
In jazz, a minor chord often serves as ii in a ii-V-I progression. Its "resolution" is the dominant a 4th up.
BmMaj11source
Functional resolution
EE Major
As the vi degree in major, a minor chord can move to IV or ii, creating subdominant motion.

Features

Character: Minor, with major 7th, 9th and 11th
Characteristic interval: Minor third (m3), Major 7th (M7), 11th
Description: A minor triad is extended by major 7th, 9th and 11th; adjacent degrees create several controlled dissonances.
Application: Film and soundtracks
Experimental jazz
Atmospheric compositions

Voicing & structure

Root position

v1B(B4)Bass

root

v2D(D5)m3from B

v3F#(F#5)M3from D

v4A#(A#5)M3from F#

v5C#(C#6)m3from A#

v6E(E6)m3from C#

Harmony

Compatible scales

All chord tones are contained in these scales — use them for improvisation.

ScaleD Lydian augmented ScaleE Romanian minor ScaleE Ukrainian Dorian ScaleF# Phrygian dominant ScaleF# Mixolydian ♭6 ScaleA# Altered (super Locrian)ScaleB Harmonic minor ScaleB Melodic minor ScaleD Bebop major ScaleB Bebop melodic minor

This chord on guitar 🎸

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Explore

Circle of fifths

Highlighted major keys contain this chord among their diatonic harmonies.

Relative key: G#mG# minor
Dominant: F#F# major
Subdominant: EE major
Key signature: 5 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#)

What to learn next

ScaleB Chromatic scaleScale to improvise over this chord PracticeChord trainerLock the fingering into muscle memory ProgressionChord progressionsHow this chord works inside real progressions

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