E♭add11
E♭ Add 11
1 3 5 11
Notes in E♭add11
E♭R
G3
B♭5
A♭11
The E♭add11 chord contains 4 notes: E♭, G, B♭, A♭
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | E♭ | Root |
| 3 | 4 | G | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | B♭ | Perfect 5th |
| 11 | 5 | A♭ | Perfect 11th |
About E♭ Add 11 Chords
Add11 chords place the 11th (4th) on top of a major triad without the 7th or 9th. The result is more open than a full 11th chord. They appear in modern worship, ambient, and indie rock for their spacious, resonant quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of E♭add11 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
E♭ Ionian
The 11th (4th) is a natural major scale tone.
E♭ Lydian
The ♯11 variant adds even more color over add11 voicings.