Accessible Page: D11 Guitar Chords Explained | D Dominant Eleventh

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 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 8 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 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, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord is a rich and complex sound, composed of the notes D, F#, A, C, E, and G. The intervals that construct this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11, giving it its distinctive sound.

The D 11 chord is built by stacking intervals, a concept that you can learn more about in our tutorial on building chords. The full names of the intervals used to construct this chord are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, Major Ninth, and Perfect Eleventh.

Understanding the D 11 chord and its construction can be a bit complex, especially if you're not familiar with the concept of fretboard intervals and chord notation. However, once you get the hang of it, you'll find that it opens up a whole new world of possibilities for your guitar playing.

This tutorial will guide you through how to play the D 11 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns, showing the tones that compose the chord. If you're interested in further exploring the world of dominant chords, you might find our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords helpful.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord repertoire or an intermediate player wanting to delve deeper into music theory, understanding the D 11 chord can be a valuable addition to your guitar playing skills.

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