Extended · D# root / E♭
D#11 / E♭11
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant.
Notes in D#11
D# / Eb is the key of choice for many jazz standards and brass-heavy arrangements.
Identify the Chord Quality on D#
Each chord below is played on D#. Listen and identify whether you heard D#11, D#m, D#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
11th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in D#
Related Extended
About the D#11 Chord
The D#11 chord is a 11th chord built on D# (also written E♭11). It contains the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db, F, Ab — the root, third, fifth, seventh, and extensions.
Dense and atmospheric. The 11th adds a suspended quality over the dominant. Practising the D#11 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.