Chord · 6ths & Adds
Cadd11 — C Added 11th
Cadd11 is the C added 11th chord. It is built on the root C with major 3rd (E), perfect 5th (G) and perfect 11th (F) above it — the formula 1 3 5 11, sounding the notes C E G F. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Cadd11.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Added 11th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 11
- Notes
- C E G F
On the keyboard
The notes of Cadd11
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 3 | E | major 3rd | E4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
| 11 | F | perfect 11th | F5 |
Other 6ths & adds on C
Added 11th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.