C#7 Chord
The C#7 is a dominant 7th chord that sounds bluesy, tense, and yearning to resolve. Dominant 7th chords are the engine of blues and jazz. Their inherent tension wants to resolve, making them perfect for transitions and turnarounds.
Open Position
Chord Diagrams
Position, Fret 4
Uses a barre chord technique
Barre Shape, Fret 9
Uses a barre chord technique
How to Play C#7
Follow these steps for the open position fingering:
| # | String | Instruction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low E (6th string) | ✕Mute, do not play this string | – |
| 2 | A (5th string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | F |
| 3 | D (4th string) | ●Fret 6 with your ring finger | G# |
| 4 | G (3rd string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | B |
| 5 | B (2nd string) | ●Fret 6 with your pinky finger | C# |
| 6 | High E (1st string) | ●Fret 4 with your index finger | F |
○ = Open string (no fingers needed)
✕ = Muted string (don't play)
● = Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret
Notes in C#7
The C#7 chord is built from 4 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:
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