C# chord
C-sharp major, also written Db. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- C#
- 1
- E#
- 3
- G#
- 5
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
How to play C#
- Barre (E shape)
- 9-11-11-10-9-9
- Barre (A shape)
- x46664
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with C#
C# uses only notes from Db major, Ab major, F# major and Bb minor. It sounds most at home in Db major.