C# chord on Balalaika – Contrabass (EAD)
in Contrabass (EAD) tuning
C#
Major
Notes:C# · F · G#
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Fingerings (2)
C# shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 4 3 | 2 3 1 | G# C# F | easy | |
| 9 8 6 | 3 2 1 | C# F G# | medium |
The C# chord (Major) is built from the notes C#, F, G#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Contrabass (EAD) 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# chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | C# |
| 3 | 4 | F |
| 5 | 7 | G# |
More C# chords
Other roots
See C# in another tuning
What notes make up the C# chord?
C# is a Major chord built from the notes C#, F, 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.