Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram

C#5 | D♭5 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play C#5 | D♭5, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play C#5 | D♭5, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string fret 4. Place ring finger on D string fret 6. C#5 can also be written as D♭5; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.

Tips

Place A string with your index finger and D string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
On A string, press fret 4 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
Finger choices on C#5 | D♭5 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from C#5 | D♭5 to C#m7 | D♭m7, using on D string, use your pinky and on A string, use your middle finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
Hold your hand position at base fret 4 for a cleaner tone.

Chord Theory

Notes: C# - F - G#
Intervals: 1 - 3 - 5
Chord Type: Power chord — raw and powerful
Difficulty: Intermediate

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to C#5 | D♭5, making them ideal for practice transitions.

1. C#5 | D♭5 → G#5 | A♭5 chord transition
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
Guitar G#5 | A♭5 chord diagram
To move from C#5 | D♭5 to G#5 | A♭5, follow these steps:
1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 4.
2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 6 to A string fret 6.
2. C#5 | D♭5 → C5 chord transition
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
Guitar C5 chord diagram
To move from C#5 | D♭5 to C5, follow these steps:
1. Slide your index finger on A string from fret 4 to fret 3.
2. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 6 to fret 5.
3. C#5 | D♭5 → D5 chord transition
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
Guitar D5 chord diagram
To move from C#5 | D♭5 to D5, follow these steps:
1. Slide your index finger on A string from fret 4 to fret 5.
2. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 6 to fret 7.
4. C#5 | D♭5 → C#m7 | D♭m7 chord transition
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
Guitar C#m7 | D♭m7 chord diagram
To move from C#5 | D♭5 to C#m7 | D♭m7, follow these steps:
1. Keep index finger on A string fret 4.
2. Keep ring finger on D string fret 6.
3. Place middle finger on B string fret 5.
5. C#5 | D♭5 → Em/D chord transition
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
Guitar Em/D chord diagram
To move from C#5 | D♭5 to Em/D, follow these steps:
1. While playing C#5 | D♭5, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
6. C#5 | D♭5 → G#m/F# | A♭m/F# chord transition
Guitar C#5 | D♭5 chord diagram
Guitar G#m/F# | A♭m/F# chord diagram
To move from C#5 | D♭5 to G#m/F# | A♭m/F#, follow these steps:
1. While playing C#5 | D♭5, lift your ring finger from D string fret 6.
2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 4.