D11 chord
D11 chord for guitar with diagrams, fingerings and notes.
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D11 is usually played as one of three movable shapes depending on the most suitable position on the fretboard, or played in open positions.
Comments
For the XX0012 version, the 5th and 9th are omitted.
Chord structure
The chord consists of six notes. The notes represent the root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth and perfect eleventh intervals. Notice that the third, fifth and/or the ninth are sometimes omitted.
Chord name
D11 is an abbreviation for D dominant eleventh. A less common abbreviation is Ddom11.
Notes
The notes that the D11 chord consists of are D, F#, A, C, E and G.
Chord progressions
Examples of progressions featuring D11.
| Progression 1: D11 functions as a V chord | ||
|---|---|---|
Am9 |
D11 |
Gmaj7 |
| Progression 2: Classic dominant resolution | |||
|---|---|---|---|
D11 |
Gmaj7 |
Em7 |
A7 |
Inversions
1st inversion: D11/F# (means that F# is the bass note).
2nd inversion: D11/A (means that A is the bass note).
3rd inversion: D11/C (means that C is the bass note).
4th inversion: D11/E (means that E is the bass note).
5th inversion: D11/G (means that G is the bass note).
Omissions
D11(no3) is a D 11th with no third (F#).
D11(no5) is a D 11th with no fifth (A).
D11(no9) is a D 11th with no ninth (E).