GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

C# Guitar Chord

The C# chord is a C# major chord containing C♯, F, A♭.

How to play the C# chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

C#×
Recommended shapex · 4 · 3 · 1 · 2 · 1
C#×
Position near fret 4x · 4 · 6 · 6 · 6 · 4
C#6fr
Position near fret 69 · 8 · 6 · 6 · 6 · 9

Notes in the C# chord

C♯ · F · A♭

Practising the C# chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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