Cb Minor 11th
Notes:Cb – Eb – G – Bb – D – F
Formula:R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The Cb Minor 11th piano chord (Cbm11) consists of the notes Cb, Eb, G, Bb, D, F. It is a minor 9th chord with an added perfect 11th, giving it a dark and expansive character commonly used in jazz, funk, and soul. Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-b7-9-11.
Notes
Cb Minor 11th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Cb4 – Eb4 – G4 – Bb4 – D5 – F5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – Cb4 – D5 – F5 – Eb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Bb4 – Cb4 – D5 – Eb5 – F5 – G5 |
Key Signature
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Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11
The Cb Minor 11th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Cb Minor 11th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Cb Minor 11th chord?
Cbm11 is the enharmonic equivalent of Bm11. Contains: Cb, Ebb, Gb, Bbb, Db, Fb (enharmonically B, D, F#, A, C#, E).
How does Cbm11 differ from Cb11?
Cbm11 has minor third. Cb11 has major third.
How is Cbm11 used in music?
Enharmonic equivalent of Bm11. Musicians use Bm11 in practice.
What songs use Minor 11th chords?
Neo-soul, modern jazz. Sound identical regardless of spelling.
How does Cbm11 differ from Cbm9?
Adds the eleventh for warmth.
Do I need to play all six notes?
Drop the fifth for practical voicing.
Practice Tips
- Cbm11 and Bm11 are enharmonic equivalents.
- Translate to Bm11 for easier reading.
- Keyboard notes identical.
- Understanding both spellings builds fluency.
- No clash in minor 11ths.
- Stacked fourths voicing.