Minor 11 (m11)
Modal minor sound
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
Dm11 Root Position
D (R)F (♭3)A (5)C (♭7)E (9)G (11)
The m11 extends m9 by the 11th:
• R – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11
6 notes! The 11th (= 4th) reinforces the modal, Dorian character.
Example: Dm11 = D + F + A + C + E + G
• R – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11
6 notes! The 11th (= 4th) reinforces the modal, Dorian character.
Example: Dm11 = D + F + A + C + E + G