D7#11
notes
The chord D7#11 is made up of these notes:
D
F#
A
C
G#
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The D7#11 chord is a spicy and intriguing chord that adds a unique flavour to music. It's built from five notes: D, F#, A, C, and G#. The chord starts with a foundation of D, the root, followed by F#, which adds a major third, and A, giving it a perfect fifth. The C introduces a minor seventh, creating a dominant feel, while the G# adds that distinctive sharp eleventh, injecting a bit of tension and colour. This chord is often used in jazz and fusion genres, where musicians love to explore its complex sound. It’s great for adding interest and movement in chord progressions, making a song feel sophisticated and slightly edgy. The D7#11 often serves as a transitional chord, leading the listener smoothly yet unexpectedly from one musical idea to another.
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
F#3
A3
C4
G#4
D4
Inversion 2
A3
C4
G#4
D4
F#4
Inversion 3
C4
G#4
D4
F#4
A4
Inversion 4
G#4
D4
F#4
A4
C5