Construction
C♯ Minor 11th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd + Perfect 4th = C♯, E, G♯, B, D♯, F♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | Root | 1 |
| E | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| G♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| B | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
| D♯ | Major 2nd | 9 |
| F♯ | Perfect 4th | 11 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the C♯ Minor 11th is the tonic (i) chord of C# Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, E Major — 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of C♯ Minor 11th
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ Minor 11th:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes C♯ – E – G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
C♯ Minor 11th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C♯ Minor 11th chord on piano?
The C♯ Minor 11th chord contains the notes C♯ – E – G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What is the C# piano chord?
The C# piano chord (written C♯ Minor 11th) uses the same keys: C♯ – E – G♯ – B – D♯ – F♯. The # and ♯ symbols name the same black key.
What notes are in the C# Minor 11th chord?
C# Minor 11th is built from the C# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the C# Minor 11th chord used in music?
C# Minor 11th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 11th).
What is the fingering for C# Minor 11th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of C# Minor 11th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.