Which notes are in the C#m7 chord?

C#m7 contains the notes C#, E, G# and B. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.

Are C#m7 and Dbm7 the same chord?

Yes. C#m7 and Dbm7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

C# minor 7th · Piano

C#m7 Chord on Piano

The C#m7 chord (C# minor 7th) is built from the notes C#, E, G# and B. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Dbm7; both spellings sound identical.

Chord diagrams

C#m7

Notes in this chord

C♯
E
G♯
B

Degrees: 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7

Also written: Dbm7

How to play

To play C#m7 on piano, press C#, E, G# and B together. In root position the lowest note is C#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.

Theory behind the chord

Minor seventh chords soften the plain minor triad with a minor seventh. They are the standard ii chord in jazz progressions and sit comfortably under vocals in R&B and funk. On C#m7 this structure sits on the root C#, so the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7 map onto C#, E, G# and B.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the C#m7 chord?: C#m7 contains the notes C#, E, G# and B. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – ♭3 – 5 – ♭7.
Are C#m7 and Dbm7 the same chord?: Yes. C#m7 and Dbm7 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

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