C add11

The C add11 chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), E (Major third), G (Perfect fifth) and F (Perfect eleventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C add11 chord

How to play the C add11 chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
  3. Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
  4. Add F (Perfect eleventh) — 17 semitones above C
  5. Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C add11 chord

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