C# Minor Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C# - E - G#
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The C#m guitar chord is played as x-4-6-6-5-4 from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, E, G#.
- Fret pattern
- x-4-6-6-5-4
- Chord notes
- C#, E, G#
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
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How to Play C#m
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the D string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C# Minor guitar chord?
The C# Minor guitar chord uses the notes C#, E, G#.
How do you play C#m on guitar?
Play the C#m guitar chord with the x-4-6-6-5-4 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the G string
What is the formula for C# Minor?
The C# Minor formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.