C# MINOR SEVENTH - GUITAR
Bass position 4
Bass position 9
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | ♭VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Minor seventh |
| C# | E | G# | B |
ALL ABOUT THE C# MINOR SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The C# Minor Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- C# (Root)
- E (Minor third)
- G# (Perfect fifth)
- B (Minor seventh)
These notes form a minor seventh chord, creating a dark but soft color.
How to play C# Minor Seventh on guitar
The m7 chord C# Minor Seventh combines the melancholy of minor with the soft tension of the minor seventh.
- Jazz positions: heavily used in ii-V-I progressions as ii degree chord
- Funk and soul: creates rich and deep grooves
- Extended voicings: add the 9th for even more color (m9)
The m7 chord is less tense than the dominant 7 but richer than simple minor, perfect for creating an introspective atmosphere.
Common uses of C# Minor Seventh
The m7 chord is omnipresent in jazz and modern music:
- Jazz ii-V-I: ii degree function, prepares the dominant
- Modal jazz: central chord of dorian and aeolian modes
- Funk and Neo-soul: creates sophisticated grooves
Styles
Jazz: ii degree chord in ii-V-I, fundamental progression.
Funk: syncopated rhythms with m7 create the characteristic groove.
Neo-soul: modern and introspective color.