C#m guitar chord
The C#m chord (C# minor) is built from the notes C#, E and G#, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in B major (as ii), A major (as iii) and E major (as vi).
- Notes
- C# E G#
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 4
x46654How to play C#m
The usual C#m shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (x46654). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#m chord?
C#m contains C#, E and G#. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is C#m hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x46654. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 4 and play an open Am shape.