C# Minor Guitar Chord

Notes: C# - E - G#

Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5

Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th

C#m

4×
Standard

C#m

9
E Shape (Fret 9)

How to Play C#m

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

About Minor Chords

Built from the 1st, flatted 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Minor chords sound darker and more melancholy.

C# Minor on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Progressions with C# Minor

I - V - vi - IV

Key of E

EBC#mA

vi - IV - I - V

Key of E

C#mAEB

I - vi - IV - V

Key of E

EC#mAB

ii - V - I

Key of B

C#mF#7B

Other C# Chords

C#C#7C#maj7C#m7C#dimC#augC#sus2C#sus4

Other Minor Chords

CmDmEbmEmFmF#mGmAbmAmBbmBm