D11
notes
The chord D11 is made up of these notes:
D
A
C
E
G
play
strum
The D11 chord is a rich and layered sound that includes the notes D, A, C, E, and G. This chord is built by starting with the root note D, then adding a perfect fifth A, a minor seventh C, a major ninth E, and an eleventh G. Often used in jazz, funk, and soul music, the D11 chord lends a sophisticated and complex flavour to a piece. It's particularly effective in creating a sense of tension or anticipation in musical progressions, often leading smoothly into a more resolved chord. When you hear a D11, it typically adds an airy and expansive feel, making it perfect for adding depth and texture to a song.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
A3
C4
E4
G4
D4
Inversion 2
C4
E4
G4
D4
A4
Inversion 3
E4
G4
D4
A4
C5
Inversion 4
G4
D4
A4
C5
E5