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C#/F — with the third in the bass (first inversion)

Also written Db/F — the same chord, spelled the other way.

Notes in C#/F: F – C# – E# – G#Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 / 3

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

C/E is the C major chord with E in the bass — the first inversion. The harmony is the same, but the bass becomes lighter and gains melodic direction.

The same chord on all four instruments

C#/F, 1 4 3 1 2 1C#/F143121FC#FG#C#F
Guitar
C#/F, 1 4 3 1 2 1C#/F143121FC#FG#C#F
Electric guitar
C#/F, 3 1 2 3C#/F3124FG#C#F
Cavaquinho
C#/F, 6 5 4 4C#/F43211C#FG#C#
Ukulele

Where to use it: Melodic bass lines and smooth transitions between chords.

This is just one shape of C#/F. In Chord & Fret, you check it note by note, playing any shape as an arpeggio; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and change the tuning — the shape rewrites itself. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Inversions (slash) family.

Other chords in this family

C#/G#C#/CC#/D#C#/F#C#/A#

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