Eb11 chord
Eb dominant 11th · also written D#11
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
Db
F
Ab
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Notes
- EbR
- G3
- Bb5
- Dbb7
- F9
- Ab11
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11
Eb11 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eb11
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
Db
1st inversion Eb11/G
C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
2nd inversion Eb11/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
G
3rd inversion Eb11/Db
C5
Db
Eb
G
Bb
C6
More Eb chords
Dominant 11th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Eb11 chord?
The Eb dominant 11th chord (Eb11) has 6 notes: Eb, G, Bb, Db, F and Ab.
How do you play Eb11 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb, Db, F and Ab, starting from Eb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 11th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14, 17).
Is Eb11 the same as D#11?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb11 and D#11 sound the same.