Chords in the Key of C# minor

The key of C# minor has 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯). Its chords are C♯m · D♯dim · E · F♯m · G♯m · A · B, and most songs are built around C♯m · F♯m · G♯m · A.

Chords in C# minor

Degree	Chord	Type
i	C♯m	minor
ii°	D♯dim	diminished
III	E	major
iv	F♯m	minor
v	G♯m	minor
VI	A	major
VII	B	major
V7 (harmonic minor)	G♯7	dominant 7th — common right before returning to i in minor songs

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Chords in the key of C# minor — guitar chord charts for C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m, A, B — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

i–VI–III–VII (minor pop)

C♯m A E B

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i–iv–v–i

C♯m F♯m G♯m C♯m

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i–VII–VI–VII

C♯m B A B

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i–iv–V7–i (minor cadence)

C♯mF♯mG♯7C♯m

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 4 + A minor shapes → sounds in C# minor

Related keys and scales

Relative key: E major — same key signature.

A half step up: D minor · a half step down: C minor

Scales: C♯ natural minor scale · C♯ minor pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of C# minor?

The diatonic chords of C# minor are C#m, D#dim, E, F#m, G#m, A, B. Most songs revolve around C#m, F#m, G#m, A, and G#7 shows up often too.

How can I play in C# minor more easily on guitar?

With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 4 + A minor shapes.

How many sharps or flats does C# minor have?

4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯). Its relative key, E major, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to C# minor?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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