D#/Eb11b9 guitar chord (D#/Eb Dominant 11th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 11b9, 7sus4(b9)

Steps: 1-5-b7-b9-11

Notes: D#-A#-Db-E-G#

The D#/Eb 11b9 chord adds a flat ninth to the dominant 11th, resulting in a suspenseful and tension-filled tone. With notes D#, A#, Db, E and G#, it's often used in jazz to create a rich, dissonant atmosphere. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "D#/Eb 11b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 2nd fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 6th fret with your middle finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret
Press the low E (6th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Press the E (1st) string on the 12th fret with your index finger
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret using your pinky
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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