C#11 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Eleventh, also written Db11. Notes: C#, F, G#, B, D# and F#.
How to play C#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Let the open G and B strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play C#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9 11. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, B, D# and F#; E# is the same key as F.
More C# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the C#11 chord?
C#11 (C sharp dominant eleventh) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh), D# (ninth) and F# (eleventh).
How do you play C#11 on guitar?
The easiest C#11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
Is C#11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant eleventh chord sound like?
The eleventh chord stacks thirds up to the eleventh. On guitar the third is often left out so the eleventh does not clash.