C♯ 7th piano chord

The C♯ 7th chord (also written D♭), written C♯7, on a keyboard. Its notes are C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B — free to print or download below.

C♯ 7th piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B

Notes in the C♯ 7th chord

The C♯ 7th chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh, giving the notesC♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.

How to play the C♯ 7th chord

  1. Find the notes. The C♯ 7th chord uses the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
  2. Place your fingers. In root position, play C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
  3. Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

C♯ 7th chord — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the C♯ 7th chord?

The C♯ 7th chord (C♯7) is made up of the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – B — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.

What is the chord symbol for C♯ 7th?

It is written as C♯7. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "C♯7" above the stave.

Is the C♯ 7th chord diagram free to print?

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