F#m11

— About this chord

F#m11 (1–♭3–♭7–11, with 5 and 9 implied) is a lush, cloud-like minor extension beloved in neo-soul and contemporary R&B for its warm, unresolved wash of sound. The added 11th blends naturally with the minor 3rd rather than clashing, giving the chord a smooth, pillowy character perfect for slow-burning grooves and Rhodes-style comping. On guitar it favors a tight A-string-root shape with the 11th chiming right alongside the root, and drops easily into an open-position voicing for a brighter, ringing alternative. Functionally it often substitutes for a plain minor 7th wherever a moodier, more atmospheric color is wanted, especially in vamps and outros. Also known as F#min11, Gbm11, or G♭m11.