C sharp minor guitar chord (C#m)
Also written Dbm (D flat minor)
A minor chord replaces the major third with a minor third, a semitone lower. It sounds darker and more melancholic than the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 4
Position 2 fret 9
Position 3 fret 11
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C♯ (C sharp) | root |
| E | minor third |
| G♯ (G sharp) | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 · C♯ – E – G♯
A progression with this chord
A very common minor progression in pop and rock.