C#m Piano Chord
The C#m chord is a minor triad built on the root note C#. It contains the notes C#, E, G#.
How to play C#m
Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.
Chord theory
- Root note
- C#
- Quality
- Minor triad
- Notes (intervals)
- C# (Root), E (m3), G# (P5)
- Number of notes
- 3
Related chords
Songs that use the C#m chord(708 total)
- Who Am ICasting CrownsB · 132 BPM · medium
- LITTLE MARTHAAllman Brothers BandE · 100 BPM · medium
- SingEd SheeranG# · 120 BPM · advanced
- SOUL FINGERBar-KaysB · 108 BPM · easy
- Thank YouKeith UrbanA · 100 BPM · medium
- When You BelieveWhitney Houston and Mariah CareyD · 62 BPM · medium
- ALWAYS BE MY BABYMariah CareyE · 80 BPM · medium
- Hold My HeartSara BareillesE · 80 BPM · medium
- PLEASE FORGIVE MEBryan AdamsA · 90 BPM · medium
- ACT ONE FINALEUrinetown (Musical)F · 180 BPM · advanced
- CHRISTMAS DAYMichael W. SmithAb · 70 BPM · medium
- MOVEMENTHozierC# · 71 BPM · medium
Learn more chords
Master one chord at a time. Once C#m feels natural, try the C# chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.