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D Minor Add 11

Notes: D – F – G – A
Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 11
Also written: Dm(add11), Dmadd11Raise F to F♯ and it is Dadd4. D, G and A do not move.

The D Minor Add 11 chord is a four-note chord made up of D, F, G, and A.

D Minor Add 11 chord: D, F, G, A

It is built from a root, minor third, perfect eleventh, and perfect fifth.

A minor triad plus the 11th, with no 7th: open and modal, common in indie and post-rock.

Construction

D Minor Add 11 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = D, F, G, A
NoteIntervalDegree
DRoot1
FMinor 3rd♭3
GPerfect 4th4
APerfect 5th5

How to Play the D Minor Add 11

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1

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.

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