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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

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 ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

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, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• 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 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

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 6 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C# maj Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# maj chord. This chord is part of the Major Chords family and is composed of the notes C#, E#, and G#. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).

Understanding the construction of this chord is critical to mastering its play on the guitar. If you're new to the concept of music intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals to get a solid foundation. The complete names of the music intervals used in the C# maj chord are Root (1), Major Third (3), and Perfect Fifth (5).

To help you learn how to play the C# maj chord, we'll be providing chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. This will make it easier to visualize and remember the chord structure. If you need help understanding how chords are built by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial will be a valuable resource.

The C# maj chord, like other major chords, is commonly used in a variety of music genres, including rock, blues, pop, and jazz. To see how this chord can be used in songs, check out our tutorial on the most common chord progressions.

Remember, practice makes perfect. So, take your time, learn the theory, and then apply it to your playing. Before you know it, the C# maj chord will be second nature to you. Happy playing!

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