C9#11 chord on ukulele
C Dominant Ninth Sharp Eleven. Notes: C, E, G, Bb, D and F#.
How to play C9#11
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: BbStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C9#11
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardFret 11 position
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh
D9 · ninth
F##11 · sharp eleventh
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.
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Questions
What notes are in the C9#11 chord?
C9#11 (C dominant ninth sharp eleven) is made of six notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth), Bb (minor seventh), D (ninth) and F# (sharp eleventh).
How do you play C9#11 on ukulele?
The easiest C9#11 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (Bb). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is C9#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.