Construction
D♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = D♭, F, G, A♭, C♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | Root | 1 |
| F | Major 3rd | 3 |
| G | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| A♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play the D♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
D♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord on piano?
The D♭ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord contains the notes D♭ – F – G – A♭ – C♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Db Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
Db7#11 contains: Db (root), F (major third), G (sharp 11th), Ab (perfect fifth), Cb (minor seventh). Lydian Dominant sound.
How does Db7#11 differ from Db7?
Adds G (the #11). Brighter and more complex than standard Db7.
How does Db7#11 differ from Db11?
Db11 has natural 11th (Gb) which clashes with the third. Db7#11 has G which sits comfortably.
How is Db7#11 used in music?
Lydian Dominant chord. Jazz tritone substitution. Db7#11 is the tritone sub for G7.
What scale matches Db7#11?
Db Lydian Dominant: Db, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, Cb, 4th mode of Ab melodic minor.
What songs use 7#11?
Modern jazz. Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea.