C#7 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Seventh, also written Db7. Notes: C#, F, G# and B.
How to play C#7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play C#7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues. The formula is 1 3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as C#dom7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G# and B; E# is the same key as F.
Keys that use C#7
More C# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the C#7 chord?
C#7 (C sharp dominant seventh) is made of four notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth) and B (minor seventh).
How do you play C#7 on guitar?
The easiest C#7 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is C#7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is C#7 in?
C#7 belongs to 2 keys: F sharp major (as the V7 chord) and E flat minor (as the VII7 chord).
What does a dominant seventh chord sound like?
The dominant seventh adds a minor seventh to a major triad. It sounds restless and wants to resolve, which is why it shows up right before the home chord and all over blues.