C11 guitar chord (C Dominant 11th)

Symbols: 11

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

Notes: C-E-G-Bb-D-F

The C 11 chord extends the dominant seventh by adding the 11th interval, creating a fuller and more complex tone. Its notes C, E, G, Bb, 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 11" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
C11 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2
C11 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3
C11 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

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