C# 7th Guitar Chord

Notes: C# - F - G# - B

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - ♭7

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th

C#7

×
Standard

C#7

9
E Shape (Fret 9)

C#7

4×
A Shape (Fret 4)

How to Play C#7

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the B string
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the A string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
  6. 6Play the high E string open

About 7th Chords

A major chord with an added minor 7th. Dominant 7th chords create tension that wants to resolve, making them essential in blues, jazz, and rock.

C# 7th on Other Instruments

Piano

Progressions with C# 7th

ii - V - I

Key of F#

AbmC#7F#

I - vi - ii - V

Key of F#

F#EbmAbmC#7

iii - vi - ii - V - I

Key of F#

BbmEbmAbmC#7F#

I - I - IV - I - V - IV - I - V

Key of F#

F#F#BF#C#7BF#C#7

Other C# Chords

C#C#mC#maj7C#m7C#dimC#augC#sus2C#sus4

Other 7th Chords

C7D7Eb7E7F7F#7G7Ab7A7Bb7B7