C7add11/E

C7add11/E is a C dominant 7th add 11 chord with E in the bass.

C7add11/E guitar chord is also written as C7(add11)/E or Cdom7add11/E.

Below are up to 8 popular shapes for the C7add11/E guitar chord, with suggested finger positions on the fretboard.


C7add11/E guitar chord diagram

How to play the C7add11/E chord

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

Shape 012011

  • Place your index finger (1) on the 1st fret of the 5th (A) string.
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the 1st fret of the 1st (high E) string and 2nd (B) string in a barre.
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the 2nd fret of the 4th (D) string.
  • Let the 3rd (G) string and 6th (low E) string ring open.

Shape 013011

  • Place your index finger (1) on the 1st fret of the 5th (A) string.
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the 1st fret of the 1st (high E) string and 2nd (B) string in a barre.
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the 3rd fret of the 4th (D) string.
  • Let the 3rd (G) string and 6th (low E) string ring open.

View C dominant 7th add 11 inversions and slash chords

C7add11 - C7add11/E - C7add11/G - C7add11/B♭ - C7add11/F

View dominant 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♭