C#m chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
C#m
Minor
Notes:C# · E · G#
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Fingerings (6)
C#m shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 4 4 | – 1 2 | E G# C# | easy | |
| 9 12 11 | 1 3 2 | C# E G# | medium | |
| 4 0 4 | 1 – 2 | G# E C# | easy | |
| 12 9 11 | 3 1 2 | E C# G# | medium | |
| 0 9 11 | – 1 2 | E C# G# | medium | |
| 9 0 11 | 1 – 2 | C# E G# | medium |
The C#m chord (Minor) is built from the notes C#, E, G#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the C#m chord is built
Formula: 1 · ♭3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | C# |
| ♭3 | 3 | E |
| 5 | 7 | G# |
More C# chords
Other roots
See C#m in another tuning
What notes make up the C#m chord?
C#m is a Minor chord built from the notes C#, E, G#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.