C♯ Dominant 7th Guitar Chord (C♯7)
C♯7 spends most of its life spelled D♭7 on jazz charts, pulling to G♭. The low grip is x4342x, no fifth in it, which jazz comping drops on purpose anyway.
C♯7 skips an ingredient on purpose.
C♯7 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the D (4th) string at fret 3, your ring finger on the A (5th) string at fret 4, and your pinky finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 4. Keep the low E (6th) and high E (1st) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the A (5th) string.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | C♯ |
| 3 | major third | E♯ (same pitch as F) |
| 5 | perfect fifth | G♯ |
| ♭7 | minor seventh | B |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see C♯7 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
More C♯ chords
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C♯7 FAQ
What notes are in C♯7?
C♯7 contains C♯, E♯, G♯, and B. That's the root (C♯), the major third, the perfect fifth, and the minor seventh.
Is C♯7 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest C♯7 shape (x-4-3-4-2-x) needs no barre. It uses 4 fingers. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 4, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play C♯7 on guitar?
Start with the 2fr shape x-4-3-4-2-x. Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the D (4th) string at fret 3, your ring finger on the A (5th) string at fret 4, and your pinky finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 4. Keep the low E (6th) and high E (1st) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the A (5th) string.