C#m chord
C# minor · also written Dbm
C4
C#
E
G#
C5
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Notes
- C#R
- Eb3
- G#5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
C#m inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#m
C4
C#
E
G#
C5
1st inversion C#m/E
C4
E
G#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#m/G#
C4
G#
C5
C#
E
More C# chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#m chord?
The C# minor chord (C#m) has 3 notes: C#, E and G#.
How do you play C#m on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, E and G#, starting from C#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).
Is C#m the same as Dbm?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#m and Dbm sound the same.