C#9#11 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven, also written Db9#11. Notes: C#, F, G#, B, D# and G.
How to play C#9#11
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (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#9#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 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz. 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 and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#9#11 chord?
C#9#11 (C sharp dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), B (minor seventh), D# (ninth) and G (sharp eleventh).
How do you play C#9#11 on guitar?
The easiest C#9#11 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is C#9#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 ninth sharp eleven chord sound like?
The 9#11 is a dominant ninth with a raised eleventh, the Lydian dominant sound used in jazz.