Dmaj11 chord on ukulele
D Major Eleventh. Notes: D, F#, A, C#, E and G.
How to play Dmaj11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play Dmaj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
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 ukulele?
The easiest Dmaj11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is Dmaj11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.