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D♭ Dominant 11th

Notes: D♭ – F – A♭ – C♭ – E♭ – G♭
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11
Also written: D♭11Lower F to F♭ and it is D♭m11; raise G♭ to G and it is D♭9♯11. D♭, E♭, A♭ and C♭ do not move.
C♯ Dominant 11th
This is the same chord as C♯ Dominant 11th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with sharps.

Construction

D♭ Dominant 11th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = D♭, F, A♭, C♭, E♭, G♭
NoteIntervalDegree
D♭Root1
FMajor 3rd3
A♭Perfect 5th5
C♭Minor 7th♭7
E♭Major 2nd9
G♭Perfect 4th11

D♭ Dominant 11th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D♭ Dominant 11th chord on piano?
The D♭ Dominant 11th chord contains the notes D♭ – F – A♭ – C♭ – E♭ – G♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Db Dominant 11th chord?
The Db Dominant 11th chord (Db11) contains 6 notes: Db, F, Ab, B, Eb, Gb. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Db11 used in music?
Db11 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 Db11?
Db11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.

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