C#m7 chord
C# minor 7th · also written Dbm7
C4
C#
E
G#
B
C5
Want it in context? Open C#m7 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- Eb3
- G#5
- Bb7
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7
C#m7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#m7
C4
C#
E
G#
B
C5
1st inversion C#m7/E
C4
E
G#
B
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#m7/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
C#
E
3rd inversion C#m7/B
C4
B
C5
C#
E
G#
More C# chords
Minor 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#m7 chord?
The C# minor 7th chord (C#m7) has 4 notes: C#, E, G# and B.
How do you play C#m7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, E, G# and B, 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 7th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10).
Is C#m7 the same as Dbm7?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#m7 and Dbm7 sound the same.