Dm(maj11) chord on guitar
D Minor Major Eleventh. Notes: D, F, A, C#, E and G.
How to play Dm(maj11)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- 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.
Lowest note: D (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dm(maj11)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Droot
Fb3 · minor third
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
E9 · ninth
G11 · eleventh
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9 11.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm(maj11) chord?
Dm(maj11) (D minor major eleventh) is made of six notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth), C# (major seventh), E (ninth) and G (eleventh).
How do you play Dm(maj11) on guitar?
The easiest Dm(maj11) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Let the open D and G strings ring.
Is Dm(maj11) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major eleventh chord sound like?
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord.