C♯
C♯ major · also written Db
C♯ · E♯ · G♯
C♯ major is generally considered a harder chord to play, since even its easiest full voicing needs a barre. There are 9 ways to play it below, plus a capo shortcut and an easier substitute for when the barre isn't there yet.
Click any shape to hear it played.
Every way to play it
No capo. 9 shapes, easiest first.
With a capo
The very same notes, under an easier hand. It sounds identical.
Sounds similar
A different, easier chord. These play their own notes, so you can hear the difference.