Cm#5 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: Cm#5 is a C Minor ♯5 chord with the notes C, E♭, G♯. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C-#5

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How to Play Cm#5 on 5-String Guitar

Cm#5, C-#5

Notes: C, E♭, G♯

x,3,1,1,1 (x2111)
x,3,1,1,4 (x2113)
10,6,6,8,9 (41123)
x,3,6,5,4 (x1432)
x,x,10,8,9 (xx312)
x,3,1,1,x (x211x)
10,6,6,8,x (3112x)
x,3,x,1,4 (x2x13)
10,6,6,x,9 (311x2)
x,3,6,x,4 (x13x2)
10,11,10,8,x (2431x)
10,x,10,8,9 (3x412)
10,6,10,x,9 (314x2)
10,6,x,8,9 (41x23)
10,x,6,8,9 (4x123)
10,11,x,8,9 (34x12)
10,6,6,x,x (211xx)
10,x,6,8,x (3x12x)
10,11,x,8,x (23x1x)
10,x,x,8,9 (3xx12)
10,6,x,x,9 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The Cm#5 chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♯
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: C-#5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cm#5 chord on 5-String Guitar?

Cm#5 is a C Minor ♯5 chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♯. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Cm#5 on 5-String Guitar?

To play Cm#5 on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 21 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Cm#5 chord?

The Cm#5 chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♯.

How many ways can you play Cm#5 on 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 21 voicings for the Cm#5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E♭, G♯.

What are other names for Cm#5?

Cm#5 is also known as C-#5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♯.

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