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C# m7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# m7 chord. Falling under the family of Minor Chords, the C# m7 chord is composed of the notes C#, E, G#, and B. Its construction is based on a series of intervals: 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh).

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the C# m7 chord. If you're new to the concept of intervals, our fretboard intervals tutorial is a great place to start. It's also beneficial to familiarize yourself with the notation of chords based on the intervals that compose them.

In this tutorial, we'll provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns highlighting the tones that make up the C# m7 chord. This will not only help you learn how to play this specific chord, but also deepen your understanding of chord construction. If you're interested in how chords are built by stacking intervals, we recommend our guitar music theory tutorial.

The C# m7 chord is commonly used in various genres of music, including jazz. If you're interested in learning more about how this chord fits into larger musical structures, our jazz chord progressions tutorial can provide valuable insights.

Remember, mastering chords like the C# m7 is a journey. Don't rush it - take your time and enjoy the process of expanding your musical knowledge and skills. Happy playing!

Learn 17 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D and G strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E and A strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

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