C#/Db11 guitar chord (C#/Db Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-9-11

Notes: C#-F-G#-B-D#-F#

The C#/Db 11 chord extends the dominant seventh by adding the 11th interval, creating a fuller and more complex tone. Its notes C#, F, G#, B, D# and F# are great for building suspense and adding depth to chord progressions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "C#/Db 11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
C#/Db11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret
  • Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 4th fret
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret using your ring finger
  • Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2
C#/Db11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3
C#/Db11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • With your pinky, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Other C#/Db Chords

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Other Dominant 11th Chords