Accessible Page: D#11 Guitar Chord | How to Play The D# Dominant Eleventh Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D# 11 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D# 11 chord. This chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, and is built from the notes D#, F##, A#, C#, E#, and G#. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11, with the complete names being the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh respectively.

This chord is a bit more complex than your standard major or minor chord, and it's often used in genres like jazz and progressive rock. If you're new to these types of advanced chords, you may want to check out our tutorial about more advanced chords.

Understanding the intervals that make up the D# 11 chord is crucial for mastering it. Our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals and our tutorial on fretboard intervals can help you get a better grasp of these concepts.

The D# 11 chord is a member of the dominant chords family. If you're interested in learning more about this family of chords, our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords is a great place to start.

Learning to play the D# 11 chord can be a bit challenging, but with practice and understanding of its structure, you'll be able to add this chord to your repertoire. Stay tuned for our chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that will show you exactly how to play this chord.

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