C♯ minor guitar chord

How to play the C♯ minor chord (also written D♭), written C♯m, on guitar. The shape is x 4 2 1 2 x and it sounds the notesC♯ – E – G♯ — free to print or download below.

C♯ minor guitar chord diagram (x 4 2 1 2 x) — notes C♯ – E – G♯

How to play the C♯ minor chord

  1. Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 4 2 1 2 x (from the low E string to the high E).
  2. Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
  3. Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C♯ – E – G♯.

Notes in the C♯ minor chord

The C♯ minor chord contains the notes C♯ – E – G♯. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 4 2 1 2 x from the lowest string to the highest.

C♯ minor guitar chord — frequently asked questions

How do you play the C♯ minor chord on guitar?

Use the shape x 4 2 1 2 x (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C♯ – E – G♯.

What notes are in the C♯ minor chord?

The C♯ minor chord (C♯m) contains the notes C♯ – E – G♯.

Is the C♯ minor guitar chord diagram free?

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