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.
1C3E5G7B#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 3 2 0 0 2
A shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 3 4 4 5 3
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 8 7 x x 7 7
E shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 8 9 9 9 8 8
D shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: x x 10 11 12 12
Full fretboard map
Every C Major 7 #11 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using C Major 7 #11
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | C |
| 3 | M3 | E |
| 5 | P5 | G |
| 7 | M7 | B |
| #11 | A11 | F# |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – #11
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.