Cadd11
C Add 11
1 3 5 11
Notes in Cadd11
CR
E3
G5
F11
The Cadd11 chord contains 4 notes: C, E, G, F
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C | Root |
| 3 | 4 | E | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | G | Perfect 5th |
| 11 | 5 | F | Perfect 11th |
About C Add 11 Chords
Add11 chords place the 11th (4th) on top of a major triad without the 7th or 9th. The result is more open than a full 11th chord. They appear in modern worship, ambient, and indie rock for their spacious, resonant quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Cadd11 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
C Ionian
The 11th (4th) is a natural major scale tone.
C Lydian
The ♯11 variant adds even more color over add11 voicings.