C#m7 chord on piano
C Sharp Minor Seventh, also written Dbm7. Notes: C#, E, G# and B.
How to play C#m7
- Find C# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G# and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
C#m7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C# · E · G# · B1st inversion
E · G# · B · C#2nd inversion
G# · B · C# · E3rd inversion
B · C# · E · G#Notes 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
More C# chords
All C# piano chordsminor seventh chords in every key
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 piano?
Play C#, E, G# and B together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of C#m7?
Root position: C# E G# B. 1st inversion: E G# B C#. 2nd inversion: G# B C# E. 3rd inversion: B C# E G#.
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.