Db6(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Db Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the Db 6(#11) chord, a beautiful, complex chord belonging to the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Db, F, Ab, Bb, and G, which are built from the intervals 1, 3, 5, 6, and #11. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Augmented Fourth, respectively.
The Db 6(#11) chord is not a beginner chord, but rather an intermediate level chord that will add color and depth to your playing. It's a staple in many genres, including jazz, where it is often used in jazz chord progressions.
Understanding how the Db 6(#11) chord is built requires a good grasp of musical intervals. If you're not familiar with terms like 'Major Third' or 'Augmented Fourth', you might want to check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals or our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Once you understand the theory, it's time to get practical. We'll be using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly where to place your fingers to play the Db 6(#11) chord. And if you're ever unsure about a chord shape, remember that you can use our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes.
Ready to dive in? Let's get started with the Db 6(#11) chord!
Notes in the Db 6(#11) chord:
DbFAbBbG
How the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord is built:
Db Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 6(#11) | D 6(#11) | E 6(#11) | F 6(#11) | G 6(#11) | A 6(#11) | B 6(#11) | C#6(#11) | D#6(#11) | F#6(#11) | G#6(#11) | A#6(#11) | Ab6(#11) | Bb6(#11) | Db6(#11) | Eb6(#11) | Gb6(#11)
How to create your own Db 6(#11) chord fingerings
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.