C# MAJOR ELEVENTH - PIANO
Chord composition
| I | V | VII | IX | XI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Perfect fifth | Major seventh | Major ninth | Perfect eleventh |
| C# | G# | C | D# | F# |
ALL ABOUT THE C# MAJOR ELEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The C# Major Eleventh chord is composed of 5 notes :
- C# (Root)
- G# (Perfect fifth)
- C (Major seventh)
- D# (Major ninth)
- F# (Perfect eleventh)
These notes form a major eleventh chord, offering maximum harmonic richness.
How to play C# Major Eleventh on piano
The maj11 chord C# Major Eleventh is a maj9 (1-3-5-7-9) with an added perfect eleventh.
- Very dense: 6 theoretical notes, partial voicings mandatory
- Lush sound: ultimate rest chord in modern jazz
- Lydian color: evokes lydian mode if using #11 instead of 11
- Contemporary jazz: sophisticated harmonies
Note: #11 is more often used than natural 11 to avoid clash with major third.
Common uses of C# Major Eleventh
The maj11 chord brings ultimate richness:
- Modern jazz: tonic chord Imaj11
- Advanced bossa nova: maximum enrichment
- Sophisticated neo-soul: dense harmonies
Styles
Contemporary jazz: sophisticated rest chord.
Neo-soul: maximum harmonic richness.