D11 chord on guitar
D Dominant Eleventh. Notes: D, F#, A, C, E and G.
How to play D11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D and G strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the D11 chord?
D11 (D dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh), E (ninth) and G (eleventh).
How do you play D11 on guitar?
The easiest D11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Let the open D and G strings ring.
Is D11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant eleventh chord sound like?
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash.