D# Dominant 11th
Notes:D# – G – A# – C# – F – 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 (D#11) consists of the notes D#, G, A#, C#, F, G#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-9-11.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb Dominant 11th.
Notes
D# Dominant 11th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G4 – A#4 – C#5 – F5 – G#5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – A#4 – C#5 – F5 – D#6 – G#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – F5 – G#5 – G6 – D#6 |
Key Signature
The key of D# Dominant 11th has Key signature data not available.
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 (D#11) contains 6 notes: D#, G, A#, C#, F, G#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is D#11 used in music?
D#11 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 D#11?
D#11 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 D#11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D#11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D#11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.