Finger Positions

Cmaj11/A diagram
Root Note C
Name C maj11 over A
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-11P
Relative Minor Am
Notes A, C, E, G, F
Aliases

How to play the Cmaj11/A Chord

The Cmaj11/A is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C maj11 over A is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 11P intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cmaj11/A chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C G Am F

vi-IV-I-V

Am F C G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes A, C, E, G, F.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cmaj11/A chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 69, 60, 64, 67, 65
Frequencies (Hz)

440, 261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 349.2282314330039