D Dominant 11th
Notes:D – F# – A – C – E – G
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The D Dominant 11th piano chord (D11) consists of the notes D, F#, A, C, E, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11.
Notes
D Dominant 11th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D4 – F#4 – A4 – C5 – E5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | F#4 – A4 – C5 – E5 – D6 – G5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A4 – C5 – E5 – G5 – D6 – F#6 |
Key Signature
The key of D Dominant 11th has 2 sharps: F♯, C♯.
F♯C♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11
The D Dominant 11th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D Dominant 11th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Dominant 11th chord?
The D Dominant 11th chord (D11) contains 6 notes: D, F#, A, C, E, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is D11 used in music?
D11 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for D11?
D11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.