C#m chord on ukulele
C Sharp Minor, also written Dbm. Notes: C#, E and G#.
How to play C#m
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 4. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#m
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 4
MediumFret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 6 position
HardNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as C#min and C#-.
Keys that use C#m
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#m chord?
C#m (C sharp minor) is made of three notes: C# (root), E (minor third) and G# (perfect fifth).
How do you play C#m on ukulele?
The easiest C#m is the "barre at fret 4" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 4. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Strum all four strings.
Is C#m hard to play on ukulele?
C#m has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What is the difference between C#m and C#?
Only the third changes. C# major uses a major third and sounds bright; C# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is C#m in?
C#m belongs to 6 keys: E major (as the vi chord), A major (as the iii chord), B major (as the ii chord), C sharp minor (as the i chord), F sharp minor (as the v chord) and G sharp minor (as the iv chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.