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Dmin7(add11)/F is the D minor 7th add 11 / F (1st inversion) guitar chord with F in the bass. It uses the notes D, F, A, C, and G and the interval formula 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.
The D minor 7th add 11 minor 7th add 11 chord expands the minor 7th with an eleventh G, delivering a soulful, atmospheric sound. The ethereal 11th G enhances the minor tonality, creating a reflective, haunting vibe perfect for jazz and neo-soul. With F in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of D minor 7th add 11.
Also written as Dmin7(add11), Dm7add11/F, and Dm7(add11)/F.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note supplies the minor color and gives the chord its darker emotional pull.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.
The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
Dmin7(add11)/F uses the notes D, F, A, C, and G. Its interval formula is 1-♭3-5-♭7-11.
Dmin7(add11)/F is also written as Dmin7(add11), Dm7add11/F, and Dm7(add11)/F.
Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 6th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position. Let the fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.
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