C# Minor Chord Analysis



Listen to the C# minor chord 
as played in Figure 1.

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The C# minor chord consists of one and one-half steps (from the note C# to the note E, a minor 3rd interval) plus two whole steps (from the note E to the note G#, a major 3rd interval). Therefore, the three notes that comprise an C# minor chord are: C# + E + G#. This analysis holds true for all minor chords. Notice that the spelling of the C# minor chord form in Figure 1 is C# + G# + C# + E + G#. 

Figure 2 demonstrates an easier fingering for the C# minor chord. Notice that with this fingering your omitting the root, or low C# note. 

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