What is a C#m7 Chord?
C#m7
C#m7 Minor 7th
String-by-String
E
×
A
4
D
2
G
4
B
2
e
4
C#m7 Minor 7th is a minor seventh chord containing the root C#, minor third E, perfect fifth G#, and minor seventh B. It blends darkness with warmth, a staple of jazz and R&B.
Intervals
RootMinor 3rdPerfect 5thMinor 7th
Notes
C#EG#B
Why does C#m7 sound smooth and mellow?
The C#m7 Minor 7th chord gets its smooth and mellow character from the combination of its root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th. The specific intervals between the notes C#, E, G#, Bcreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use C#m7?
C#m7 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard C# chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of C# and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.