C# Chord Guitar Chart
Notes: C# - F - G#
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The C# guitar chord is played as x-4-3-1-2-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, F, G#.
- Fret pattern
- x-4-3-1-2-1
- Chord notes
- C#, F, G#
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
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How to Play C#
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string
About Major Chords
Built from the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Major chords sound bright, happy, and stable.
C# Major Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C# Major guitar chord?
The C# Major guitar chord uses the notes C#, F, G#.
How do you play C# on guitar?
Play the C# guitar chord with the x-4-3-1-2-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the A string
What is the formula for C# Major?
The C# Major formula is 1 - 3 - 5: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th.