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C# Minor Chord

Chord Diagram

C# minor chord fingering diagram for guitar. Use your index finger to bar the fourth fret from the A string to the high E string, ring finger on the sixth fret of the D string, and pinky on the sixth fret of the G string. The low E string is not played.3456341EADGBE

Barre = Lay finger across all strings at fret

Numbers = Additional finger placement

Finger Positions

1st Finger (Index)

Barre across all strings at the 4th fret

3rd Finger (Ring)

6th fret of the A string (5th string)

4th Finger (Pinky)

6th fret of the D string (4th string)

Difficulty Warning: This is a higher-fret barre chord that requires significant finger strength and reach. Practice lower barre chords first!

C#m Chord Variations

C#m7

Adds jazzy flavor

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C#m(add9)

Open, modern sound

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C#m6

Sophisticated harmony

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Common Progressions with C#m

C#m - A - E - B

Classic vi-IV-I-V in E major

C#mAEB

C#m - F#m - A - B

Minor to minor progression

C#mF#mAB

C#m - G#m - A - E

Emotional ballad progression

C#mG#mAE

Practice Tips for C#m Chord

High Fret Challenges

  • • Frets are closer together higher up the neck
  • • Requires less finger stretch but more precision
  • • Keep your thumb positioned properly
  • • Practice chromatic exercises to build reach

Practice Exercises

  • • Work up from lower barre chords (Bm, C#m)
  • • Practice chord changes: C#m → A → E → B
  • • Use lighter gauge strings initially
  • • Take breaks to avoid hand fatigue

Popular Songs Using C#m Chord

Mr. Brightside

The Killers

Intermediate

Somebody That I Used to Know

Gotye

Intermediate

Use Somebody

Kings of Leon

Advanced

Fix You

Coldplay

Intermediate

Clocks

Coldplay

Advanced

Falling Slowly

Glen Hansard

Intermediate
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