Dm11 guitar chord (D Minor 11th)

Symbols: m11, min11, -11

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: D-F-A-C-E-G

The D m11 chord is a lush, layered minor chord featuring a minor 7th with added 9th and 11th intervals. Its notes D, F, A, C, E and G create a deeply resonant and immersive quality. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "D m11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Dm11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press down on the E (1st) string at the 1st fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Dm11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Dm11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 8th fret
  • With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Dm11 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering all the strings
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Dm11 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Place a barre using your middle finger on the 13th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string