Dbm11 Ukulele Chord
Dbm11 on ukulele is 4-4-2-4: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string, your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as C#m11, C sharp minor eleventh.
- Notes: Db, E, Ab, B, Eb and Gb
- Frets: 4 4 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbm11 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 11th
- Also known as
- C#m11, or Db minor eleventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9 11
- Intervals
- Db (root), E (minor 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), B (minor 7th), Eb (major 9th), Gb (perfect 11th)
- Notes
- Db, E, Ab, B, Eb and Gb
- Frets
- 4 4 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbm11 chord
Here is the Dbm11 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 4th fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the C string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Dbm11?
Not really. 4-4-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbm11 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.
What notes are in the Dbm11 chord?
The Dbm11 chord is built from six notes: Db, E, Ab, B, Eb and Gb (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th, major 9th and perfect 11th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Dbm11 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dbm11 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbmaj7, Dbm and Db. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.