C#m/B Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is B instead of the root.
Strings
X–2–2–1–2–0
Other names for the C#m/B chord
Other names: C# minor, C#min, C#-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: C# minor chord
Notes and intervals in the C#m/B chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| E | Minor 3rd |
| G# | Perfect 5th |
| B | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–2–2–1–2–0
Fret 9
X–X–9–9–9–9
Open
X–2–2–1–2–X
Fret 6
7–7–6–6–X–X