D#m(maj11) chord on ukulele
D Sharp Minor Major Eleventh, also written Ebm(maj11). Notes: D#, F#, A#, D, F and G#.
How to play D#m(maj11)
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 8 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 9 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 10 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 10 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 3 ways to play D#m(maj11)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 8 position
HardBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7 9 11. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F#, A#, C##, E# and G#; C## is the same key as D and E# is the same key as F.
More D# chords
All D# ukulele chordsminor major eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#m(maj11) chord?
D#m(maj11) (D sharp minor major eleventh) is made of six notes: D# (root), F# (minor third), A# (perfect fifth), D (major seventh), F (ninth) and G# (eleventh).
How do you play D#m(maj11) on ukulele?
The easiest D#m(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 1st (A) string at fret 9 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 10 (F).
Is D#m(maj11) hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated hard and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor major eleventh chord sound like?
The m(maj11) extends the minor-major ninth with an eleventh, a rare color chord.