C#9(#11) Guitar Chord | How to Play The C# Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleventh Added Chord
Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the C# 9(#11) chord. This complex chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is often featured in more advanced compositions. Composed of the notes C#, E#, G#, B, D#, and F##, the C# 9(#11) chord is built from a series of specific music intervals: 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), and #11 (Augmented Fourth).
Understanding the notation of guitar chords is crucial for mastering the C# 9(#11) chord, as it relies heavily on the intervals that make up its unique sound. The fretboard intervals of this chord also play a significant role in its formation.
As part of the dominant (7) guitar chords family, the C# 9(#11) chord holds a dominant position in many chord progressions. It is particularly common in jazz chord progressions, where maj7, m7, and 7 chord types are frequently used.
Our tutorial will guide you through how to play the C# 9(#11) chord, with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns illustrating the tones that compose this chord. If you're interested in delving deeper into the theory behind chord construction, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
This chord is more advanced than the ones usually tackled by beginners, so if you're ready to take on a challenge and elevate your guitar skills, you've come to the right place. Let's dive into the world of the C# 9(#11) chord!
C# 9(#11) chord Notes:
C#E#G#BD#F##
How to create the Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleventh Added chord:
C#9(#11) Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Position 1
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9(#11) | D 9(#11) | E 9(#11) | F 9(#11) | G 9(#11) | A 9(#11) | B 9(#11) | C#9(#11) | D#9(#11) | F#9(#11) | G#9(#11) | A#9(#11) | Ab9(#11) | Bb9(#11) | Db9(#11) | Eb9(#11) | Gb9(#11)
How to create your own C# 9(#11) chord fingerings
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.