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Chord Shapes

There are 8 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A 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
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the low E, G, B 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 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E 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 5 of the B 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 is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G and B 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 11 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the G 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 ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C# m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# minor chord. Belonging to the Minor Chords family, the C#m chord is composed of the notes C#, E, and G#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, and 5, which in music terms are known as the Root, Minor Third, and Perfect Fifth respectively.

Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the C#m chord and other chords. We recommend our tutorial about fretboard intervals for a deeper understanding of this topic. Furthermore, you can learn more about how these intervals are stacked to build chords in our guitar music theory tutorial.

In this C#m chord tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. This will make it easier for you to visualize and remember the chord shapes. If you are unsure about any chord shapes, our interactive chord shape analyzer can be a great help.

Once you are comfortable with the C#m chord, you might want to explore more advanced chords. Our intermediate guitar chord tutorial is a great place to start. Also, understanding chord progressions is key to creating your own songs, so don't miss our tutorial on common chord progressions.

So, let's dive into the world of the C# minor chord and start making beautiful music!

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