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C# minor chord (C#m)

C#m has 3 notes: C# E G#. Its formula is 1 ♭3 5. Also written Dbm.

Degree1♭35
NoteC#EG#

How to play C#m on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • C shape

    Fret 1 · Partial

    ××

  • A shape

    Fret 4

    4×

  • G shape

    Fret 6

    6

  • E shape

    Fret 9

    9

  • D shape

    Fret 11

    11××
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Scales to play over C#m

Other C# chords

The same chord in every key

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