D#9#11 chord on guitar
D Sharp Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven, also written Eb9#11. Notes: D#, G, A#, C#, F and A.
How to play D#9#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- 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 D#9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 #11. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C#, E# and G##; F## is the same key as G, E# is the same key as F and G## is the same key as A.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#9#11 chord?
D#9#11 (D sharp dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), C# (minor seventh), F (ninth) and A (sharp eleventh).
How do you play D#9#11 on guitar?
The easiest D#9#11 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is D#9#11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.