Chord "Deux" Jour Challenge: C#m7 and E7

The Chord "Deux" Jour Challenge means learning or expanding upon two chords per day for 49 days (Thanksgiving off). Check out the full list here.

Each chord map attempts to appeal to both beginners and intermediate/advanced guitarists and keyboardists. Simple chord shapes for beginners are provided with the following finger system:

1 index finger
2 middle finger
3 ring finger
4 little finger
o play open string
x do not play open string
( bar one finger over more than one string
T that rare occasion that I recommend you use your thumb to fret a note


Today's first chord is C-sharp minor (minor) 7th, or C#m7:

Guitarists, take the C#m7, and lift your little finger. Your index finger should barre the C#, B, and G# notes behind the 4th fret.


Keyboardists, take a C#m and an E chord to make a C#m7.


The next chord can be called E major (minor) 7th, E dominant 7th, or E7:

Guitarists, take the E chord and lift your ring finger to reveal the open D string.


Keyboardists, with the E7, you're essentially playing an E chord and a G#dim simultaneously.


Two more tomorrow. Cheers!