How do you play the C m(#5) chord?

To play the C m(#5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), D# (Minor third) and G# (Minor sixth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C m(#5) chord.

What notes are in the C m(#5) chord?

The C m(#5) chord consists of 3 notes: C, D# and G#. These notes together form the C m(#5) chord.

What intervals make up the C m(#5) chord?

The C m(#5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), D# (Minor third) and G# (Minor sixth).

C m(#5)

The C m(#5) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), D# (Minor third) and G# (Minor sixth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C m(#5) chord

How to play the C m(#5) chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add D# (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C
Add G# (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above C
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C m(#5) chord

Related chords with different root

G# major

Related slash chords

G# 5/C