C13(#11) Guitar Chord Diagrams | C Dominant Thirteen Sharp Eleventh
Welcome to our tutorial on the C 13(#11) chord. This complex and rich sounding chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family and is a staple in many styles of music, particularly jazz and fusion. The notes that compose this chord are C, E, G, Bb, D, F#, and A, and the intervals that build this chord are 1, 3, 5, b7, 9, #11, and 13.
Understanding the intervals that make up this chord is crucial to mastering it. The complete names of the music intervals are: Root, Minor Second, Major Second, Minor Third, Major Third, Perfect Fourth, Diminished Fifth, Augmented Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Minor Sixth, Major Sixth, Diminished Seventh, Minor Seventh, Major Seventh, Minor Ninth, Major Ninth, Perfect Eleventh, and Major Thirteenth. For a comprehensive overview of fretboard intervals, you can refer to our fretboard intervals tutorial.
Learning to play the C 13(#11) chord can be a bit challenging, but with our chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord, you'll be able to get it under your fingers in no time. If you're new to dominant chords, we recommend checking out our dominant (7) guitar chords tutorial before diving into this lesson.
Finally, if you're interested in how chords are built by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial provides an in-depth explanation. And if you're curious about how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our chord notation tutorial is a great resource.
So, are you ready to dive into the world of the C 13(#11) chord? Let's get started!
Notes in the C 13(#11) chord:
Formula of the Dominant Thirteen Sharp Eleventh chord:
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What is the C 13(#11) chord and what type of chord is it?
The C 13(#11) is a complex, rich-sounding chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. It is frequently used in musical styles such as jazz and fusion.
What are the specific notes and intervals that compose the C 13(#11) chord?
The notes that form the C 13(#11) chord are C, E, G, Bb, D, F#, and A. These notes correspond to the intervals of 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), 9 (Major Ninth), #11 (Augmented Eleventh), and 13 (Major Thirteenth).
What does it mean for the C 13(#11) to be classified as a 'Dominant Chord'?
Classifying the C 13(#11) as a 'Dominant Chord' means it belongs to a specific family of chords typically characterized by the presence of a minor seventh interval (b7) from the root. This family of chords often creates tension that resolves to a tonic chord.
How challenging is it to learn the C 13(#11) chord on guitar?
Learning to play the C 13(#11) chord can be a bit challenging due to its complexity and the number of notes involved. However, with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord, it can be mastered effectively.
Is the #11 interval the same as an Augmented Fourth?
Yes, an Augmented Fourth and a #11 (Augmented Eleventh) are enharmonically the same pitch, meaning they sound identical but are named differently based on their musical context. In the context of the C 13(#11) chord, the F# is referred to as the #11 because it's an extension built an octave above the perfect fourth.