D#maj11 chord on ukulele

D Sharp Major Eleventh, also written Ebmaj11. Notes: D#, G, A#, D, F and G#.

D#maj11 ukulele chord diagram, fret 8 position8fr2F91G#113D74G3FG#DG
Fret 8 position · Hard

How to play D#maj11

  1. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 8 (G#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 10 (F).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 10 (D).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 10 (G).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: FStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 1 below

All 2 ways to play D#maj11

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
D#maj11 ukulele chord, fret 8 position8fr2F91G#113D74G3FG#DG

Fret 8 position

Hard
D#maj11 ukulele chord, fret 11 position11fr2G34D73F91G#11GDFG#

Fret 11 position

Hard

Notes and theory

D#root
G3 · major third
A#5 · perfect fifth
D7 · major seventh
F9 · ninth
G#11 · eleventh

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.

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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 ukulele?

The easiest D#maj11 is the "fret 8 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 8 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 10 (F). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 10 (D).

Is D#maj11 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated hard and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.