D11 guitar chord
The D11 chord (D dominant 11th) is built from the notes D, F#, A, C, E and G, formula 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
- Notes
- D F# A C E G
- Type
- dominant 11th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
xx0010How to play D11
The easiest D11 shape is xx0010, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A suspended dominant sound with a gospel and fusion flavor.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the D11 chord?
D11 contains D, F#, A, C, E and G. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–9–11.
Is D11 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is xx0010.
What can I play instead of D11?
D7sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when D11 is too hard or too busy.