C#m/Ab 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 Ab instead of the root.
Strings
4–4–6–6–5–4
Notation for C#m/Ab chord
Other names: C# minor, C# min, C#-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: C# minor chord
Intervals and tones in C#m/Ab chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C# | Root |
| E | Minor 3rd |
| Ab | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Fret 4
4–4–6–6–5–4
Fret 4
X–X–6–6–5–4
Fret 6
X–X–6–9–9–9
Fret 9
X–11–11–9–9–9