D11 Ukulele Chord

Here is the D11 chord step by step:

1. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
4. Leave the g string open.
5. Strum all four strings.

Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.

Not really. 0-2-2-3 is already the simplest playable shape for D11 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

The D11 chord is built from six notes: D, Gb, A, C, E and G (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th and perfect 11th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.

Once D11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, Dm and D. D11 pairs most often with G, A and Bm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.