Dmaj11 chord on guitar
D Major Eleventh. Notes: D, F#, A, C#, E and G.
How to play Dmaj11
- Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. 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 Dmaj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj11 chord?
Dmaj11 (D major eleventh) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh), E (ninth) and G (eleventh).
How do you play Dmaj11 on guitar?
The easiest Dmaj11 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. 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 Dmaj11 hard to play on guitar?
Dmaj11 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major eleventh chord sound like?
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third.