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C♯ minor chord
The C♯m chord (minor) is made of the notes C♯, E, G♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5.
C♯m
Triads · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C♯ | Unison |
| ♭3 | E | Minor third |
| 5 | G♯ | Perfect fifth |
Inversions
- C♯mC♯ E G♯Root position
- C♯m/EE G♯ C♯First inversion
- C♯m/G♯G♯ C♯ ESecond inversion
Which keys it belongs to
C♯m is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the C♯m chord?
- The notes are C♯, E, G♯.
- What is the formula of the C♯m chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5: minor third, perfect fifth.
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