D6(#11) Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the D 6(#11) chord, a member of the Major Chords family. This chord, with its unique and rich sound, is composed of the notes D, F#, A, B, and G#. It is built using the musical intervals 1, 3, 5, 6, and #11, which in their complete names are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Augmented Fourth respectively.
Understanding this chord is easier if you are familiar with the concept of fretboard intervals, which are the distances between the notes on the guitar fretboard. If you need a refresher, we have a comprehensive tutorial that can help you grasp this fundamental concept.
The D 6(#11) chord is not a beginner's chord. It requires a good understanding of chord notation based on the intervals that compose it. If you're new to this, we recommend checking out our tutorial on chord notation.
Learning the D 6(#11) chord opens up a new world of sixth guitar chords for you to explore. These chords add a layer of complexity and richness to your sound, making them a favorite among many guitarists.
This tutorial will guide you through playing the D 6(#11) chord, complete with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show the tones that make up this chord. If you're ready to dive into the world of advanced guitar chords, let's get started!
Notes of the D 6(#11) chord:
DF#ABG#
How the Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added chord is built:
D Major Sixth Sharp Eleventh Added Guitar Chord Diagrams
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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)
Fretboard map of D 6(#11) chord tones
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. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!