E Minor Eleventh Guitar Arpeggio

E Minor Eleventh Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals

Notes: E, G, B, D, F#, A

Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 11P

Formula: WH-2W-WH-2W-WH

Number of notes: 6

Also known as: m11, -11

The E Minor Eleventh arpeggio contains 6 notes (E, G, B, D, F#, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.

When to Use the E Minor Eleventh Arpeggio

Play the E Minor Eleventh arpeggio whenever a E 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 E Minor Eleventh arpeggio uses 6 notes (E, G, B, D, F#, A) 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 E Minor Eleventh Arpeggio on Guitar

Start the E Minor Eleventh arpeggio in open position, using the open E string as your root. With 6 notes, this extended arpeggio covers a wide range. Break it into smaller two- or three-string groups and connect them gradually. Tapping can also help cover the extra reach needed.

The E Minor Eleventh arpeggio outlines a E minor chord and fits naturally over Em, Em7, Em6 voicings. Use it to bring out the darker, expressive quality of minor harmony in your solos and melodies.

Practice Routine

Start by playing the E 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.

Guitar Tips

Try playing the E Minor Eleventh arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding E minor barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.

Related Resources

Explore E Minor Eleventh in Other Tunings

• E Minor Eleventh in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
• E Minor Eleventh in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
• E Minor Eleventh in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
• E Minor Eleventh in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
• E Minor Eleventh in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
• E Minor Eleventh in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
• E Minor Eleventh in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
• E Minor Eleventh in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
• E Minor Eleventh in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
• E Minor Eleventh in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
• E Minor Eleventh in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
• E Minor Eleventh in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
• E Minor Eleventh in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
• E Minor Eleventh in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)

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