Dm11 chord on guitar
D Minor Eleventh. Notes: D, F, A, C, E and G.
How to play Dm11
- Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- 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 Dm11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The minor eleventh extends a minor ninth with an eleventh. It sounds open and modern, common in modal jazz and neo-soul. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9 11.
More D chords
All D guitar chordsminor eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Dm11 chord?
Dm11 (D minor eleventh) is made of six notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh), E (ninth) and G (eleventh).
How do you play Dm11 on guitar?
The easiest Dm11 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. 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.
Is Dm11 hard to play on guitar?
Dm11 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a minor eleventh chord sound like?
The minor eleventh extends a minor ninth with an eleventh. It sounds open and modern, common in modal jazz and neo-soul.