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), E (Minor third) and A (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#, E and A. 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), E (Minor third) and A (Minor sixth).

C# m(#5)

The C# m(#5) chord consists of the C# (Perfect unison), E (Minor third) and A (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 E (Minor third) — 3 semitones above C#
Add A (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above C#
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C# m(#5) chord

Related chords with different root

A major

Related slash chords

A 5/C#