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

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 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.

C# Minor on Other Instruments

Progressions with C# Minor

Other Minor Chords