C#m7 chord on guitar
C Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Dbm7. Notes: C#, E, G# and B.
How to play C#m7
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 5 ways to play C#m7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 9 position
HardFret 11 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as C#min7 and C#-7.
Keys that use C#m7
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Questions
What notes are in the C#m7 chord?
C#m7 (C sharp minor seventh) is made of four notes: C# (root), E (minor third), G# (perfect fifth) and B (minor seventh).
How do you play C#m7 on guitar?
The easiest C#m7 is the "fret 5 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 6 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
Is C#m7 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What key is C#m7 in?
C#m7 belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the vi7 chord), A major (as the iii7 chord), B major (as the ii7 chord), C sharp minor (as the i7 chord), F sharp minor (as the v7 chord) and G sharp minor (as the iv7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.