DB ADD11 - PIANO

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Chord composition

I III V XI
Root Major third Perfect fifth Perfect eleventh
C# F G# F#

ALL ABOUT THE DB ADD11 CHORD

Chord Composition

The Db Add11 chord is composed of 4 notes :

  • C# (Root)
  • F (Major third)
  • G# (Perfect fifth)
  • F# (Perfect eleventh)

These notes form a major chord with added eleventh, creating rich modal texture.

How to play Db Add11 on piano

The add11 chord Db Add11 adds the eleventh (equivalent to the fourth an octave higher) to the major triad, without seventh.

  • Modal color: strongly evokes mixolydian mode
  • Less common: rarer than add9, but very effective
  • Dense texture: the 11th creates rich and complex sound
  • Progressive rock and jazz: used for sophisticated harmonies

The add11 chord offers an interesting alternative to add9, with a more modal and less conventional color.

Common uses of Db Add11

The add11 chord has specific uses:

  • Progressive rock: complex harmonies
  • Jazz fusion: rich modal colors
  • Contemporary music: dense harmonic textures

Styles

Progressive rock: complex and modal sounds.

Jazz fusion: enriches modal voicings.