C# Minor 7th Guitar Chord — DADGAD
Guitar chord voicings in DADGAD tuning (D-A-D-G-A-D)
C# Minor 7th Voicings in DADGAD
C# Minor 7th filtered by fret:
C# Minor 7th in DADGAD Tuning — Guide
The C# Minor 7th chord is made up of the following notes: C#, E, G#, B.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m.
The C# Minor 7th chord in DADGAD tuning (D-A-D-G-A-D) requires different fingerings than standard tuning.
The C# minor seventh chord layers a minor seventh on top of a minor triad, producing C#, E, G#, B with intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m. This four-note voicing sounds mellow, warm, and relaxed — darker than a major seventh but less tense than a dominant seventh. Minor sevenths are ubiquitous in jazz, R&B, and lo-fi music, providing a smooth harmonic backdrop that invites improvisation and melodic exploration.
How to Play C# Minor 7th
On guitar, C# m7 is most commonly played as a barre chord. The E-shape barre at fret 1 or the A-shape barre provide the two most practical voicings. Mastering barre chord technique unlocks this chord in every position along the neck, giving you freedom to play in any key.
C# Minor 7th in Progressions
C# minor seventh commonly functions as the ii7 in E major, the iii7 in A major, or the vi7 in E major. In minor keys, it serves as the i7, providing a smooth, jazzy foundation.
Common Substitutions
C#m9, C#m11, or Emaj7 provide smooth alternatives that preserve the chord's mellow character.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord typically requires a barre — intermediate difficulty, but essential for playing in sharp keys.