C#m (Minor)

Db · E · Ab · 3 notes

Chord

Formula: R – ♭3 – 5

Db R

E ♭3

Ab 5

Bass note: Db

The C#m chord is a minor chord built on C#. It consists of the notes Db, E, Ab (scale degrees R, ♭3, 5).

Minor chords are built from a minor 3rd (3 semitones) stacked with a major 3rd (4 semitones), producing a darker, more introspective sound.

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