# C♯ minor Guitar Chord

> The C♯ minor minor chord, composed of the root (C♯ minor), minor third E, and perfect fifth G♯, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third E gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C♯min
- Notes: C♯, E, G♯
- Intervals: 1 (C♯), ♭3 (E), 5 (G♯)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 55

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 6 6 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/x46654)
- Shape 2: -1 4 6 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/x46650)
- Shape 3: 9 11 11 9 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/9bb999)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 11 9 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/xxb999)
- Shape 5: 9 11 11 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/9bb990)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 11 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/xxb990)
- Shape 7: -1 4 2 1 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/x42120)
- Shape 8: 9 7 6 6 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-sharp-minor/976690)

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