D#maj11 chord on guitar
D Sharp Major Eleventh, also written Ebmaj11. Notes: D#, G, A#, D, F and G#.
How to play D#maj11
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- 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#maj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 11
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A#, C##, E# and G#; F## is the same key as G, C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
More D# chords
All D# guitar chordsmajor eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#maj11 chord?
D#maj11 (D sharp major eleventh) is made of six notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth), D (major seventh), F (ninth) and G# (eleventh).
How do you play D#maj11 on guitar?
The easiest D#maj11 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is D#maj11 hard to play on guitar?
D#maj11 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.