C# mi11♭5
Notes:C# – E – G – B – 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 (C#mi11♭5) consists of the notes C#, E, G, B, D#, F#. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Enharmonic equivalent: C♯ is enharmonically equivalent to D♭. See Db mi11♭5.
Notes
C# mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C#4 – E4 – G4 – B4 – D#5 – F#5 |
| 1st Inversion | E4 – G4 – B4 – D#5 – C#6 – F#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | G4 – B4 – D#5 – F#5 – E6 – C#6 |
Key Signature
The key of C# mi11♭5 has 7 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯, B♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
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 (C#mi11♭5) contains 6 notes: C#, E, G, B, D#, F#. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is C#mi11♭5 used in music?
C#mi11♭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 C#mi11♭5?
C#mi11♭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 C#mi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing C#mi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve C#mi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.