C# m7 Chord
C# m7 has 4 notes: C# · E · G# · B
C# m7
Symbol: C#m7
Notes: C#, E, G#, B
Type: Minor 7th
Variations: 4 positions shown
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Notes and intervals in C# m7 chord
Good idea to know the intervals:
| Note | Interval | Function |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1P | Root |
| E | 3m | Minor 3rd |
| G# | 5P | Perfect 5th |
| B | 7m | Minor 7th |
The root (C#) is the core. Other notes stack on top to create the minor 7th tonality.
How to play C# m7
Play each string individually first, each note should ring clearly. Then try strumming.
For barre chords, use your index finger to press down all strings at one fret (works as a movable capo), while your other fingers form the shape. This can be hard, but you'll get there!
Questions about the C#m7 chord
What notes are in C# m7 chord?
C# m7 chord contains the notes C#, E, G#, B. You play them together to get minor 7th sound. You can also play the same note over different strings to get fuller sounds.
How do you play C# m7 on guitar?
Find C#m7 on the fretboard by locating the root note (C#) and applying the minor 7th shape. The minor 7th chord formula is: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, Minor 7th.
What does C# m7 chord sound like?
C# m7 has a complex quality. It's commonly used in many genres music.