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C Sharp Minor 7 Chord on Guitar (C#m7)

The C sharp minor 7 chord on guitar (C#m7) uses the notes C#, E, G#, B. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 4. Strum from the 5th string down. Here is the shape, finger by finger, plus the chords you will play next to it.

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C#m7 C# E G# B

C#m7 chord diagram

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C#m7 C# E G# B

Where each finger goes

  • Index: across the strings (barre), fret 4
  • Ring: 4th string (D), fret 6
  • Middle: 2nd string (B), fret 5

Which strings to strum

x46454: × = do not play, 0 = open string.

Where C#m7 is used

C#m7 is the ii chord of B major: it often comes right before F#7.

Which note each string plays

5th string (A)fret 4: C#
4th string (D)fret 6: G#
3rd string (G)fret 4: B
2nd string (B)fret 5: E
1st string (high E)fret 4: G#

From C#m to C#m7: 3rd string (G): fret 6 → fret 4.

Slide this shape along the neck: fret 2 = Bm7, fret 3 = Cm7, fret 5 = Dm7, fret 6 = Ebm7.

Play C#m7 with these chords

Pick any two of these and switch back and forth: they all fit with C#m7.

C#m · E · F#m

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Practise C#m7 with the microphone

C#m7 turns up between other chords in ChordRunner; strum it on time and the runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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Common questions

Is C#m7 easy on guitar?

It is a barre chord at fret 4, so it takes a little more strength at first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to C#m.

What is the difference between C#m7 and C#m on guitar?

C#m7 adds one note to C#m: B, on top of C# E G#. From C#m to C#m7: 3rd string (G): fret 6 → fret 4.

Which fingers do I use for C#m7?

Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 4, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 6, middle finger: 2nd string (B), fret 5.

Can I practise C#m7 with a microphone or MIDI keyboard?

Both work in ChordRunner. The microphone hears an acoustic or electric guitar; a USB MIDI keyboard is detected automatically. Either way C#, E, G#, B must sound together.

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