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

Symbols: m7, min7, -7

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7

Notes: C#-E-G#-B

The C#/Db minor 7th chord offers a soulful and introspective vibe. Combining the notes C#, E, G# and B (root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh), it blends the melancholy of the minor chord with an added depth, perfect for jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "C#/Db m7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 4th fret with your ring finger
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) 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 starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 7th fret
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering all the strings
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 9th 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

Variation 7

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 12th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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