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Cm11 chord

C minor 11th

C
Eb
G
Bb
C5
D
F

Want it in context? Open Cm11 on the full piano.

Notes

  • C
    R
  • Eb
    b3
  • G
    5
  • Bb
    b7
  • D
    9
  • F
    11

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11

Cm11 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Cm11

C
Eb
G
Bb
C5

1st inversion Cm11/Eb

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C

2nd inversion Cm11/G

C4
G
Bb
C
Eb

3rd inversion Cm11/Bb

C4
Bb
C
Eb
G

FAQ

What notes are in the Cm11 chord?

The C minor 11th chord (Cm11) has 6 notes: C, Eb, G, Bb, D and F.

How do you play Cm11 on the piano?

Put your right hand on C, Eb, G, Bb, D and F, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor 11th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 – 11 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10, 14, 17).