C# chord on Balalaika – Minor (GBD)
in Minor (GBD) tuning
C#
Major
Notes:C# · F · G#
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Fingerings (3)
C# shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2 3 | 1 2 3 | G# C# F | medium | |
| 6 6 6 | 1 1 1 | C# F G# | easy · barre on fret 6 | |
| 10 9 11 | 2 1 3 | F G# C# | medium |
The C# chord (Major) is built from the notes C#, F, G#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Minor (GBD) 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.