D♯11/F𝄪 guitar shapes

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About the chord

D♯11 / F𝄪 (1st inversion)

D♯11/F𝄪 is the D♯11 / F𝄪 (1st inversion) guitar chord with F𝄪 in the bass. It uses the notes D♯, F𝄪, A♯, C♯, E♯, and G♯ and the interval formula 1-3-5-♭7-9-11.

The D♯11 dominant 11 chord extends the dominant 9th by adding an 11th G♯, creating a layered, suspended sound. This harmonic richness enhances jazz and fusion progressions, generating a mystical, unresolved atmosphere. With F𝄪 in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of D♯11.

Also written as D♯11 and D♯dom11/F𝄪.

Root note: D♯

Bass note: F𝄪

Chord tones: 6

Playable shapes: 13

Chord tones

D♯F𝄪A♯C♯E♯G♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position.
2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string and 6th string in barre position.
2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 5th string.
3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string.
5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

D♯ Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

F𝄪 Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

A♯ Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

C♯ Minor Seventh ♭7

The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.

E♯ Major Ninth 9

The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.

G♯ Perfect Eleventh 11

The eleventh gives the chord a wider, suspended feel.

Quick answers

What notes are in D♯11/F𝄪?

D♯11/F𝄪 uses the notes D♯, F𝄪, A♯, C♯, E♯, and G♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-♭7-9-11.

What is another name for D♯11/F𝄪?

D♯11/F𝄪 is also written as D♯11 and D♯dom11/F𝄪.

How do you play D♯11/F𝄪 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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Article Mar 4, 2025