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Dm11 chord

D minor 11th

C4
D
F
A
C
E
G

Want it in context? Open Dm11 on the full piano.

Notes

  • D
    R
  • F
    b3
  • A
    5
  • C
    b7
  • E
    9
  • G
    11

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

Dm11 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Dm11

C4
D
F
A
C

1st inversion Dm11/F

C4
F
A
C
D

2nd inversion Dm11/A

C4
A
C
D
F

3rd inversion Dm11/C

C
D
F
A
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the Dm11 chord?

The D minor 11th chord (Dm11) has 6 notes: D, F, A, C, E and G.

How do you play Dm11 on the piano?

Put your right hand on D, F, A, C, E and G, starting from D. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor 11th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10, 14, 17).