C#/Dbm7#5 guitar chord (C#/Db Minor 7th, Sharp 5th)

Symbols: m7#5, m7+

Steps: 1-b3-#5-b7

Notes: C#-E-A-B

The C#/Db m7#5 chord sharpens the fifth of the minor 7th, producing an unconventional and intriguing sound. With notes C#, E, A and B, it adds a fresh and edgy element to your playing. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "C#/Db m7#5" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

C#/Dbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 5th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 4th fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2

C#/Dbm7#5 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 9th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string