C#maj11 chord on guitar
C Sharp Major Eleventh, also written Dbmaj11. Notes: C#, F, G#, C, D# and F#.
How to play C#maj11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 8 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 8 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 9 (C#).
- Don't play the D and G strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play C#maj11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third. The formula is 1 3 5 7 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 B# is the same key as C.
More C# chords
All C# guitar chordsmajor eleventh chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#maj11 chord?
C#maj11 (C sharp major eleventh) is made of six notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), C (major seventh), D# (ninth) and F# (eleventh).
How do you play C#maj11 on guitar?
The easiest C#maj11 is the "fret 7 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 8 (F). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 8 (C).
Is C#maj11 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major eleventh chord sound like?
The major eleventh extends a major ninth with an eleventh. It is rare because the eleventh clashes with the third.