C sharp minor seventh guitar chord (C#m7)
Also written Dbm7 (D flat minor seventh)
The minor seventh chord adds a minor seventh to the minor chord. Softer than a plain minor chord, it is everywhere in jazz, funk, soul and pop.
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 |
| B | minor seventh |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – b7 · C♯ – E – G♯ – B
A progression with this chord
The minor seventh chord as the ii in a ii – V – I, the cornerstone of jazz harmony.