How to play A♭ Add 11 on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 5044
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 5.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 4.
- Let the 3rd string ring open.
Shape 2: 1044
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 1.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 4.
- Let the 3rd string ring open.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in A♭ Add 11
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| A♭ | 1 (root) |
| C | 3 |
| E♭ | 5 |
| D♭ | 11 |
The formula for A♭ Add 11 (add4) is 1 3 5 11: take the root, then the scale degrees listed. In the G♯ spelling the notes are G♯ B♯ D♯ C♯.
When to use A♭add11
Add11 chords add the fourth above the octave to a major triad. The eleventh sits right next to the third, so the sound is open and a little crunchy.
Other A♭ chords
A♭, G♯m, A♭7, A♭maj7, G♯m7, A♭sus2, A♭sus4, G♯°, A♭+, A♭add9, A♭6, G♯ø7
Other add 11 chords on ukulele
Cadd11, D♭add11, Dadd11, E♭add11, Eadd11, Fadd11, F♯add11, Gadd11, Aadd11, B♭add11, Badd11
Frequently asked questions
How do you play A♭ Add 11 on ukulele?
The easiest A♭add11 shape on ukulele is 5044 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 5. Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 4. Let the 3rd string ring open.)
What notes are in A♭ Add 11?
A♭ Add 11 (A♭add11) contains the notes A♭ C E♭ D♭. The formula is 1 3 5 11.
Is A♭ the same as G♯?
Yes. A♭ and G♯ are two names for the same pitch, so A♭ Add 11 and G♯ Add 11 sound identical and use the same ukulele shapes. Written as G♯add11 the notes are spelled G♯ B♯ D♯ C♯.
How many ukulele shapes are there for A♭add11?
There are many. This page shows 2 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See A♭ Add 11 on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.