C11
The C11 chord (also known as C dominant 11), is a dominant chord. It has a major triad with a minor 7th, major 9th and 11th (compound perfect 4th).
The notes in C11 are:
F
D
Bb
G
E
C
The harmony is ultimately determined by the chord’s root. But many arpeggios feature other chords that you can use or play over the main chord.
From the root: C11
From the 3rd: E-7b5(b9)
From the 5th: G-7
From the 7th: Bbâ–ł
Bass
Treble
Arpeggio
An arpeggio is a collection of distinct notes that together make up a chord. Each note that makes up a chord is referred to as a chord tone.
The Dominant Scale
The Dominant Scale is perfect to use over C11
The Ionian and Dorian tetrachords, which are separated by a tone, make up the dominant scale (also known as the mixolydian mode).
C11 Backing Track
Practice playing along to C11 using The Dominant Scale.
Play the backing track below and discover what lines you can play over the chord. Make an attempt to internalise the sound in order to train your ears.
My books provide numerous variants on how to play intervals, scales, melodies, and more in case you’re having trouble coming up with new ideas.