C#7 guitar chord
The C#7 chord (C# dominant 7th) is built from the notes C#, E#, G# and B, formula 1–3–5–b7. It appears in F# major (as V7).
- Notes
- C# E# G# B
- Type
- dominant 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
x46464How to play C#7
The usual C#7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (x46464). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bluesy and restless. A dominant 7th wants to resolve to the chord a fourth above it.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the C#7 chord?
C#7 contains C#, E#, G# and B. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7.
Is C#7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x46464. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open C7 shape.
What can I play instead of C#7?
C# is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when C#7 is too hard or too busy.