C mi11♭5
Notes:C – Eb – Gb – Bb – D – F
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The C mi11♭5 piano chord (Cmi11♭5) consists of the notes C, Eb, Gb, Bb, D, F. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Notes
C mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C4 – Eb4 – Gb4 – Bb4 – D5 – F5 |
| 1st Inversion | Eb4 – Gb4 – Bb4 – D5 – C6 – F5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Gb4 – Bb4 – D5 – F5 – C6 – Eb6 |
Key Signature
The key of C mi11♭5 has No sharps or flats.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The C mi11♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C mi11♭5 chord?
The C mi11♭5 chord (Cmi11♭5) contains 6 notes: C, Eb, Gb, Bb, D, F. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Cmi11♭5 used in music?
Cmi11♭5 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 Cmi11♭5?
Cmi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on C and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Cmi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Cmi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Cmi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.