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D♯ Minor 11th

Notes: D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11
Also written: D♯m11, D♯min11Raise F♯ to F♯♯ and it is D♯11; lower A♯ to A and it is D♯m11♭5. D♯, E♯, G♯ and C♯ do not move.
E♭ Minor 11th
This is the same chord as E♭ Minor 11th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

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

Same Notes, Other Names

The notes D♯ – F♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:

D♯ Minor 11th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D♯ Minor 11th chord on piano?
The D♯ Minor 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# Minor 11th chord?
D# Minor 11th is built from the D# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the D# Minor 11th chord used in music?
D# Minor 11th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 11th).
What is the fingering for D# Minor 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# Minor 11th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.

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