C#dim9(add11) Diminished

The C#dim9(add11) chord is built from the notes C# – E – G – Bb – D# – F#.

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Also known as

C#o9(add11)

Chord tones, one by one

C#Root

Root

The fundamental note the chord is built on — C#.

EThird

Minor third

Three semitones — makes the chord minor (darker, sadder).

GFifth

Diminished fifth (♭5)

Six semitones — a flat fifth. Creates instability, typical of m7♭5 and diminished chords.

BbSeventh

Diminished seventh (♭♭7)

Nine semitones — a doubly-flat seventh, found in fully diminished 7th chords.

D#Extension

Ninth (9)

A 9th — colorful extension a whole step above the octave.

F#Extension

Eleventh (11)

An 11th — a suspended, airy color on top of the chord.

🎼 Related scales

🎹 Modal analysis

This chord implies the Whole-half diminished scale.

🎸 Genres

Bebop jazz · Hard bop · Gypsy jazz

dim9(add11) in every key

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