C# Minor 7 Piano Chord
The C# minor 7 chord contains the notes C#, E, G#, B. It combines a minor triad with a minor seventh (1 – b3 – 5 – b7).
Chord formula
1 – b3 – 5 – b7
Active voicing: C# – E – G# – B
Default voicing. Notes C#, E, G#, B.C# m7
- Notes
- C#, E, G#, B
- Intervals
- 1, b3, 5, b7
- Also known as
- C#m7, C#min7
Chord inversions
- CDEFGABCDEFGABC#G#
- CDEFGABCDEFGABG#C#
- CDEFGABCDEFGABG#C#
- CDEFGABCDEFGABC#G#
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How it is built
C# minor 7 combines a minor triad with a minor seventh. It feels smoother and less tense than a plain minor triad.
Common musical function
C#m7 frequently appears as ii or vi in major keys and as i or iv in minor keys — a staple of pop and jazz progressions.
Beginner practice advice
Practice C# in root position until the shape feels automatic, then work through the first, second, and third inversions. Use the audio button to check your voicing, and drill short changes to neighboring chords in the same key.
Moving into and out of the chord
Look for shared notes with nearby chords in the key — keeping a finger on a common tone makes changes smoother. G# Major (dominant) and F# Major (subdominant) are good starting points for short practice loops — see the full related chords list below for more.
FAQ
- What notes are in a C# Minor 7 chord?
- A C# Minor 7 piano chord uses the notes C#, E, G#, B.
- How do I practice C# on piano?
- Start in root position, then work through the inversions, listen with the audio button, and practice short changes to related chords in the same key.
- Can I explore C# in every key?
- Yes. Open the Interactive Chord Explorer to transpose this chord quality across all twelve roots, or use Practice Mode to drill changes in time.
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