C major 7th add 11

C major 7th add 11 guitar chord is also written as Cmaj7(add11) or CM7add11 or CM7(add11).

Below are up to 8 popular shapes for the C major 7th add 11 guitar chord, with suggested finger positions on the fretboard.

C major 7th add 11 guitar chord diagram

How to play the C major 7th add 11 chord

String numbers run from the thinnest string (1st) to the thickest string (6th). Match each numbered finger to the diagrams.

Shape x32001

Place your index finger (1) on the 1st fret of the 1st (high E) string.
Place your middle finger (2) on the 2nd fret of the 4th (D) string.
Place your ring finger (3) on the 3rd fret of the 5th (A) string.
Let the 2nd (B) string and 3rd (G) string ring open.
Do not play the 6th (low E) string.

Shape x33000

Place your index finger (1) on the 3rd fret of the 5th (A) string.
Place your middle finger (2) on the 3rd fret of the 4th (D) string.
Let the 1st (high E) string, 2nd (B) string, and 3rd (G) string ring open.
Do not play the 6th (low E) string.

View C major 7th add 11 inversions and slash chords

CM7add11/E - CM7add11/G - CM7add11/B - CM7add11/F

View major 7th add 11 chord for guitar with other root notes

C - D - E - F - G - A - B - C♯ - D♯ - F♯ - G♯ - A♯ - D♭ - E♭ - G♭ - A♭ - B♭