D MINOR ELEVENTH - UKULELE

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Chord composition

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Root Minor third Perfect fifth Minor seventh Major ninth Perfect eleventh
D F A C E G

ALL ABOUT THE D MINOR ELEVENTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The D Minor Eleventh chord is composed of 6 notes :

  • D (Root)
  • F (Minor third)
  • A (Perfect fifth)
  • C (Minor seventh)
  • E (Major ninth)
  • G (Perfect eleventh)

These notes form a minor eleventh chord, creating rich modal color.

How to play D Minor Eleventh on ukulele

The m11 chord D Minor Eleventh is an m9 (1-3b-5-7b-9) with an added perfect eleventh.

  • 6 theoretical notes: partial voicings essential on ukulele
  • Dorian mode: characteristic chord of dorian mode
  • Minor modal jazz: sophisticated color
  • Funk and neo-soul: deep and rich grooves

The perfect eleventh sounds natural in minor context, unlike in major.

Common uses of D Minor Eleventh

The m11 chord enriches minor contexts:

  • Modal jazz: dorian chord (iim11)
  • Neo-soul: sophisticated minor grooves
  • Modern funk: dense harmonic textures

Styles

Modal jazz: rich dorian color.

Neo-soul: maximum minor sophistication.

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