Extended · D root
D11
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant.
Notes in D11
D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.
Identify the Chord Quality on D
Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard D11, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
11th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D
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About the D11 Chord
The D11 chord is a 11th chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F#, A, C, E, G — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant. Practising the D11 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.