D9#11 chord on ukulele
D Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: D, F#, A, C, E and G#.
How to play D9#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play D9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A5 · perfect fifth
Cb7 · minor seventh
E9 · ninth
G##11 · sharp eleventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the D9#11 chord?
D9#11 (D dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: D (root), F# (major third), A (perfect fifth), C (minor seventh), E (ninth) and G# (sharp eleventh).
How do you play D9#11 on ukulele?
The easiest D9#11 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is D9#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium 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.