Construction
C Minor Add 11 = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th = C, E♭, F, G
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C | Root | 1 |
| E♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| F | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| G | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | white | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| E♭ | black | index finger (2) | middle finger (3) |
| F | white | middle finger (3) | index finger (2) |
| G | white | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on C, index finger (2) on E♭, middle finger (3) on F, little finger (5) on G.
Left hand: little finger (5) on C, middle finger (3) on E♭, index finger (2) on F, thumb (1) on G.
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the C Minor Add 11 is the tonic (i) chord of C Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, E♭ Major: 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).
B♭E♭A♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
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Chords in the Key of C Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of C Minor:
C Minor Add 11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C Minor Add 11 chord on piano?
The C Minor Add 11 chord contains the notes C – E♭ – F – G. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.