D mi11♭5
Notes:D – F – Ab – C – E – G
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The D mi11♭5 piano chord (Dmi11♭5) consists of the notes D, F, Ab, C, E, G. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Notes
D mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D4 – F4 – Ab4 – C5 – E5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | F4 – Ab4 – C5 – E5 – D6 – G5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Ab4 – C5 – E5 – G5 – D6 – F6 |
Key Signature
The key of D mi11♭5 has 2 sharps: F♯, C♯.
F♯C♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The D mi11♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D mi11♭5 chord?
The D mi11♭5 chord (Dmi11♭5) contains 6 notes: D, F, Ab, C, E, G. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Dmi11♭5 used in music?
Dmi11♭5 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 Dmi11♭5?
Dmi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-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 Dmi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Dmi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Dmi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.