Construction
D Minor Add 11 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = D, F, G, A
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| G | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| F | white | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| G | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| A | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on D, index finger (2) on F, middle finger (3) on G, little finger (5) on A.
Left hand: little finger (5) on D, middle finger (3) on F, index finger (2) on G, thumb (1) on A.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D Minor Add 11 is the tonic (i) chord of D Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, F Major: 1 flat (B♭).
B♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of D Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of D Minor:
D Minor Add 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D Minor Add 11 chord on piano?
The D Minor Add 11 chord contains the notes D – F – G – A. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.