C#/Dbmaj7 guitar chord (C#/Db Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: C#-F-G#-C

The C#/Db major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes C#, F, G# and C (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "C#/Db maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 4th fret
Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
Press the A (5th) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 6

Press the E (1st) string on the 8th fret with your index finger
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 9th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 10th fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 9th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret and press down
With your pinky, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 10

Place a barre using your ring finger on the 13th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Other C#/Db Chords

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