I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
C# Major 7 #11 Chord
Learn the C# Major 7 #11 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1C#3E#5G#7B##11F##
Playable C# Major 7 #11 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
C shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 4 3 1 1 3
A shape, fret 4
Low to high strings: x 4 5 5 6 4
G shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 9 8 x x 8 8
E shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 9 10 10 10 9 9
D shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: x x 11 12 13 13
Full fretboard map
Every C# Major 7 #11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using C# Major 7 #11
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | C# |
| 3 | 3 | E# |
| 5 | 5 | G# |
| 7 | 7 | B# |
| #11 | b5 | F## |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – b5