FmMaj11

Q: What notes are in the FmMaj11 chord?

The FmMaj11 chord (F Minor-maj 11) contains: F, Ab, C, E, G, Bb. Its interval structure is shown above in the Theory section.

Q: How do I build FmMaj11 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 FmMaj11 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 FmMaj11?

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.

F Minor-maj 11

Octaves

Musical context

ChordF minorTriad

ChordFmMaj11F Minor-maj 11

ArpeggioF minorBroken triad

ScaleF minor7 notes

KeyF minorMinor key

ProgressionAndalusianSequence

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

Theory

General info

Full name: F Minor-maj 11
Symbol: FmMaj11
Root: F
Quality: Minor-maj 11

Chord notes

1Froot

b3Abminor 3rd

5Cperfect 5th

7Emajor 7th

2Gmajor 2nd

4Bbperfect 4th

Functions & resolutions

Stability / tension: Stable — can serve as minor tonic
Most common resolutions: CC Major BbmBb Minor EbEb Major
Unstable degrees: 7E
1F
resolves up to the root
Main resolution: FmMaj11source
CC Major
Minor chord Fm is a stable tonic in the minor key of the same root. Typical motion leads to the subdominant (iv) or dominant (V).
Other resolutions: FmMaj11source
Deceptive resolution
DbDb Major
A minor chord can unexpectedly move to the major chord on the bVI degree — a deceptive-resolution effect.
FmMaj11source
Modal resolution
EbEb Major
In Dorian and Aeolian modes, the minor chord is the tonic. Typical modal motion: i → bVII or i → iv.
FmMaj11source
Jazz reharmonization
Bb7Bb 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.
FmMaj11source
Functional resolution
BbBb 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

v1F(F4)Bass

root

v2Ab(Ab4)m3from F

v3C(C5)M3from Ab

v4E(E5)M3from C

v5G(G5)m3from E

v6Bb(Bb5)m3from G

Harmony

Compatible scales

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

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

This chord on guitar 🎸

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Circle of fifths

Highlighted major keys contain this chord among their diatonic harmonies.

Relative key: DmD minor
Dominant: CC major
Subdominant: BbBb major
Key signature: 1 flat (Bb)

What to learn next

ScaleF 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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