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C♯ Dominant 11th

Notes: C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 11
Also written: C♯11Lower E♯ to E and it is C♯m11; raise F♯ to F♯♯ and it is C♯9♯11. C♯, D♯, G♯ and B do not move.
D♭ Dominant 11th
This is the same chord as D♭ Dominant 11th: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

C♯ Dominant 11th = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = C♯, E♯, G♯, B, D♯, F♯
NoteIntervalDegree
C♯Root1
E♯Major 3rd3
G♯Perfect 5th5
BMinor 7th♭7
D♯Major 2nd9
F♯Perfect 4th11

C♯ Dominant 11th : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C♯ Dominant 11th chord on piano?
The C♯ Dominant 11th chord contains the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the C# Dominant 11th chord?
The C# Dominant 11th chord (C#11) contains 6 notes: C#, F, G#, B, D#, F#. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-M9-P11.
How is C#11 used in music?
C#11 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for C#11?
C#11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.

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