D#9#11 chord on ukulele
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 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Let the open G and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
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 ukulele?
The easiest D#9#11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Let the open G and A strings ring.
Is D#9#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.