C#m chord (C sharp minor) on piano
C#m (C sharp minor) has three notes: C sharp, E and G sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, C#m is the ii chord in B major, the iii in A major and the vi in E major.
C#m inversions and fingering
C# E G# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
E G# C# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
G# C# E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | C#m |
|---|---|
| Also written | C#min, C#- |
| Notes | C# E G# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
C#m across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (1), E3 (flat 3), G#3 (5), C#4 (1), E4 (flat 3), G#4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the C#m chord?
C#m (C sharp minor) has three notes: C sharp, E and G sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. C# is the root, E is the minor third and G# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play C#m on piano?
Play C#, E and G# together. Root position: C# E G# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is C#m in?
In major keys, C#m is the ii chord in B major, the iii in A major and the vi in E major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between C#m and Db?
C#m has a minor 3rd, E. Db major raises it a half step to F. The root and 5th stay the same.