Guitar chord C#m7 - diagrams and theory
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!
Notes that compose the C# m7 chord:
C#EG#B
Tones in the Minor Seventh chord:
C#m7 Guitar Chord Diagrams
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Movable
Position 4
Movable
Position 5
Movable
Position 6
Open
Position 7
BarreMovable
Position 8
Open
Position 9
BarreMovable
Position 10
BarreMovable
Position 11
BarreMovable
Position 12
BarreMovable
Position 13
BarreMovable
Position 14
BarreOpen
Position 15
BarreMovable
Position 16
BarreMovable
Position 17
BarreMovable
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m7 | D m7 | E m7 | F m7 | G m7 | A m7 | B m7 | C#m7 | D#m7 | F#m7 | G#m7 | A#m7 | Abm7 | Bbm7 | Dbm7 | Ebm7 | Gbm7
How to build the C# m7 chord on guitar
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.