C#11 Guitar Chord Chart | C# Dominant Eleventh
Welcome to our tutorial on the C# 11 chord. This is a complex and rich sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. The C# 11 chord is constructed from the notes C#, E#, G#, B, D#, and F#, which create a unique and harmonious sound when played together.
Understanding the construction of this chord requires knowledge of music intervals. In the case of the C# 11 chord, the intervals that build this chord are the 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, and 11. For a more in-depth understanding of these intervals, you can refer to our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.
For those who are new to Dominant Chords, the C# 11 chord is a fantastic place to start. Dominant chords are a staple in many genres of music, and learning them can greatly improve your playing skills. If you need more information on this family of chords, we have a comprehensive tutorial about dominant (7) guitar chords.
This tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the C# 11 chord. These visual aids will help you understand the structure of the chord and how to play it on your guitar. If you're interested in more advanced chords, you might want to check out our tutorial about chords more advanced than beginners.
Learning the C# 11 chord is a great way to expand your chord vocabulary and bring a new level of sophistication to your guitar playing. So grab your guitar and let's dive into the world of Dominant Chords with the C# 11 chord!
Notes of the C# 11 chord:
C#E#G#BD#F#
Tones of the Dominant Eleventh chord:
How To Play The C#11 chord on guitar
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 11 | D 11 | E 11 | F 11 | G 11 | A 11 | B 11 | C#11 | D#11 | F#11 | G#11 | A#11 | Ab11 | Bb11 | Db11 | Eb11 | Gb11
Complete Fretboard Map of C# 11 chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!