Db+(#11) Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Db Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the Db +(#11) chord, a beautiful and unique chord that belongs to the Augmented Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Db, F, A, and G and is built using the intervals 1, 3, #5, and #11.
The Db +(#11) chord is a perfect example of how music intervals can be stacked to create rich and complex sounds. If you're new to the concept of intervals, we suggest you take a look at our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
Understanding the music intervals that make up this chord is crucial. The '1' represents the Root, '3' is the Major Third, '#5' is an Augmented Fifth, and '#11' is an Augmented Fourth. If you're unsure about how to denote chords based on their intervals, our tutorial on chord notation can be a great help.
While the Db +(#11) chord may seem advanced, with a bit of practice, it can be mastered. If you're ready to take your guitar skills to the next level, this tutorial on intermediate guitar chords will be a great resource for you.
Lastly, if you're unsure about how to name a chord shape you've discovered on the fretboard, our interactive chord namer tool can be a great help. Happy learning!
Db +(#11) chord Notes:
DbFAG
Tones of the Augmented Fifth Sharp Eleventh added chord:
Db+(#11) Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C +(#11) | D +(#11) | E +(#11) | F +(#11) | G +(#11) | A +(#11) | B +(#11) | C#+(#11) | D#+(#11) | F#+(#11) | G#+(#11) | A#+(#11) | Ab+(#11) | Bb+(#11) | Db+(#11) | Eb+(#11) | Gb+(#11)
Create your Db +(#11) chord shapes
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.