C#m(maj7) chord
C# minor major 7th · also written Dbm(maj7)
C4
C#
E
G#
B#
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Notes
- C#R
- Eb3
- G#5
- B#7
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 7
C#m(maj7) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#m(maj7)
C4
C#
E
G#
B#
1st inversion C#m(maj7)/E
C4
E
G#
B#
C#
2nd inversion C#m(maj7)/G#
C4
G#
B#
C#
E
3rd inversion C#m(maj7)/B#
B#
C#
E
G#
C6
More C# chords
Minor major 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#m(maj7) chord?
The C# minor major 7th chord (C#m(maj7)) has 4 notes: C#, E, G# and B#.
How do you play C#m(maj7) 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 major 7th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 11).
Is C#m(maj7) the same as Dbm(maj7)?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#m(maj7) and Dbm(maj7) sound the same.