A# Minor Eleventh Bass Arpeggio
Bass arpeggio — fretboard diagram
A# Minor Eleventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: A#, C#, F, G#, C, D#
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P
Formula: WH-2W-WH-2W-WH
Number of notes: 6
Also known as: m11, -11
The A# Minor Eleventh arpeggio contains 6 notes (A#, C#, F, G#, C, D#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the A# Minor Eleventh Arpeggio
Play the A# Minor Eleventh arpeggio whenever a A# Minor Eleventh chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The A# Minor Eleventh arpeggio uses 6 notes (A#, C#, F, G#, C, D#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play A# Minor Eleventh Arpeggio on Bass
On bass, locate A# on the A string at fret 1. Span the 6 notes (A#, C#, F, G#, C, D#) across two to three strings using one finger per fret. Focus on even tone production between plucked strings and smooth position shifts.
The A# Minor Eleventh arpeggio outlines a A# minor chord and fits naturally over A#m, A#m7, A#m6 voicings. Use it to bring out the darker, expressive quality of minor harmony in your solos and melodies.
Practice Routine
Start by playing the A# Minor Eleventh arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Bass Tips
On bass, use the A# Minor Eleventh arpeggio as the skeleton for your bass lines. Target the root on beat 1, then use the other tones (C#, F, G#, C, D#) on weaker beats to create movement while keeping the harmonic foundation solid.