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Chord Shapes
There are 3 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the B string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A and G strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the high E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Mute the A string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the low E string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position is movable
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D 7(#11) Description
Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on the D 7(#11) chord, a member of the Dominant Chords family. This unique chord is composed of the notes D, F#, A, C, and G# and is constructed using the intervals 1, 3, 5, b7, and #11. These intervals, when stacked together, create the distinctive sound of the D 7(#11) chord.
Each interval in the D 7(#11) chord has its own unique name. The 1 is the Root, the 3 is the Major Third, the 5 is the Perfect Fifth, the b7 is the Minor Seventh, and the #11 is the Augmented Fourth. Understanding these intervals is key to understanding the structure of the D 7(#11) chord. If you need a refresher on these intervals, check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals.
Our tutorial on the D 7(#11) chord will guide you through playing this chord with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids will clearly show the tones composing the chord and will help you understand how to build chords by stacking intervals. If you're interested in learning more about this, we have a tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.
The D 7(#11) chord is a more advanced chord, commonly found in genres like jazz. If you're ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, understanding and mastering this chord is a great step forward. For more information on dominant chords like the D 7(#11), check out our tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.
Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or just starting out, our tutorials are designed to help you understand and master the intricacies of guitar chords. We hope you find this tutorial on the D 7(#11) chord helpful and informative. Happy playing!
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