C# Minor Chord (C#m)

An Am-shape barre chord at the 4th fret — common in emotional pop and rock ballads.

Finger positions

low E (6th): muted; A (5th): fret 4 (finger 1); D (4th): fret 6 (finger 3); G (3rd): fret 6 (finger 4); B (2nd): fret 5 (finger 2); high E (1st): fret 4 (finger 1)

Tip

Barre the 4th fret from the A string down, then add the A-minor shape.

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