C#m11
notes
The chord C#m11 is made up of these notes:
C#
E
G#
B
D#
F#
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The C# minor eleventh chord (C#m11) is a rich and textured chord made up of six notes: C#, E, G#, B, D#, and F#. This chord is like a cluster of musical colours, starting with a base note (C#), adding a slightly sad touch with a minor third (E), a stable anchor with the perfect fifth (G#), and further enriched by a minor seventh (B), a ninth (D#), and an eleventh (F#). You’ll often encounter this chord in jazz and R&B, where its lush and expansive sound adds sophistication and depth. It's a chord that can turn a simple progression into something magical, giving songs a dreamy, floating feel. When used in a piece, it can evoke a sense of mystery or longing, making it a favourite for musicians looking to add emotion and complexity.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
E3
G#3
B3
D#4
F#4
C#4
Inversion 2
G#3
B3
D#4
F#4
C#4
E4
Inversion 3
B3
D#4
F#4
C#4
E4
G#4
Inversion 4
D#4
F#4
C#4
E4
G#4
B4
Inversion 5
F#4
C#4
E4
G#4
B4
D#5