C#11 chord on ukulele
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 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 8 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 8 (F).
- Strum all four strings.
Notes 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
All C# ukulele chordsdominant eleventh chords in every key
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 ukulele?
The easiest C#11 is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 7 (B). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 8 (D#).
Is C#11 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.