C#5 chord on 6-String Bass

in Standard (BEADGC) (B-E-A-D-G-C) tuning

Root

Type

C#5

Power Chord

Notes:C# · G#

easy

Piano Left hand Right hand

Fingerings (16)

Max fret: 12

Fingerings shown: 16

The C#5 chord (Power Chord) is built from the notes C#, G#. Below are playable fingerings for 6-String Bass 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.

More C# chords

C#C#m C#7 C#°C#+C#9 C#maj7 C#m7 C#7♯5 C#7♭5 C#6 C#m6 C#m7♭5 C#°7 C#sus2 C#sus4 C#add9 C#maj9 C#m9

Other roots

C5 D5 D#5 E5 F5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 A#5 B5

What notes make up the C#5 chord?

C#5 is a Power Chord chord built from the notes C#, 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.