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D♯ Major 11th

Notes: D♯ – F♯♯ – A♯ – C♯♯ – E♯ – G♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – 11Also written: D♯maj11, D♯M11Raise G♯ to G♯♯ and it is D♯maj9♯11; lower C♯♯ to C♯ and it is D♯11. D♯, E♯, F♯♯ and A♯ do not move.

The D♯ Major 11th chord is a six-note chord made up of D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯, E♯, and G♯.

D♯ Major 11th chord: D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯, E♯, G♯

It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major ninth, and perfect eleventh.

A major 9th plus the 11th: ethereal, requires voicing care to avoid clash with the major 3rd.

E♭ Major 11th
This is the same chord as E♭ Major 11th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

D♯ Major 11th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = D♯, F♯♯, A♯, C♯♯, E♯, G♯
NoteIntervalDegree
D♯Root1
F♯♯Major 3rd3
A♯Perfect 5th5
C♯♯Major 7th7
E♯Major 2nd9
G♯Perfect 4th11

D♯ Major 11th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D♯ Major 11th chord on piano?
The D♯ Major 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 D# Major 11th chord?
D# Major 11th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Major 11th chord used in music?
D# Major 11th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 11th).
What is the fingering for D# Major 11th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of D# Major 11th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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