Construction
C♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 = Root + Major 3rd + Diminished 5th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = C♯, E♯, F♯♯, G♯, B
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | Root | 1 |
| E♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| F♯♯ | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
| G♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
How to Play the C♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1
C♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord on piano?
The C♯ Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord contains the notes C♯ – E♯ – F♯♯ – G♯ – B. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord?
C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 is built from the C# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 chord used in music?
C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Dominant 7th Sharp 11).
What is the fingering for C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What scale matches C# Dominant 7th Sharp 11?
The Lydian Dominant scale is the natural match: Mixolydian with a raised 4th.