C# Minor 7th Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: C# - E - G# - B

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7

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

Quick answer

The C#m7 guitar chord is played as x-4-2-1-0-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, E, G#, B.

Fret pattern
x-4-2-1-0-0
Chord notes
C#, E, G#, B
Formula
1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7

C#m7

×
Standard

C#m7

9
E Shape (Fret 9)

C#m7

4×
A Shape (Fret 4)

How to Play C#m7

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

About Minor 7th Chords

A minor chord with an added minor 7th. Minor 7th chords sound smooth and are widely used in jazz, R&B, and neo-soul.

C# Minor 7th Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the C# Minor 7th guitar chord?

The C# Minor 7th guitar chord uses the notes C#, E, G#, B.

How do you play C#m7 on guitar?

Play the C#m7 guitar chord with the x-4-2-1-0-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string Play the B, high E strings open

What is the formula for C# Minor 7th?

The C# Minor 7th formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th.

C# Minor 7th on Other Instruments

Other Minor 7th Chords