Sevenths · C# root / D♭
C#m7 / D♭m7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
Notes in C#m7
C# / Db sits between C and D. A common key in jazz and pop — think Db major in many jazz standards.
Identify the Chord Quality on C#
Each chord below is played on C#. Listen and identify whether you heard C#m7, C#m, C#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C#
Related Sevenths
About the C#m7 Chord
The C#m7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on C# (also written D♭m7). It contains the notes Db, E, Ab, B — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the C#m7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.