C Sharp Minor (also written Dbm)
C#m is made of 3 notes: C#, E and G#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of C#m, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| E | b3 | minor 3rd |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
A minor chord sounds darker and more serious than major. The only difference from major is the 3rd, which drops by one fret (a half step).