Cm chord (C minor) on guitar
Cm (C minor) has three notes: C, E flat and G. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. In major keys, Cm is the ii chord in Bb major, the iii in Ab major and the vi in Eb major.
Cm chord shapes
Fingers: 3 on A, 1 on D, 2 on B, 4 on e.
Finger 1 barres fret 3, then 3 on D, 4 on G, 2 on B.
Fingers: 3 on A, 1 on D, 4 on B.
Finger 1 barres fret 8, then 3 on A, 4 on D.
Fingers: 1 on A, 3 on D, 2 on B.
Finger 1 barres fret 8, then 3 on A, 3 on D, 4 on e.
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| Symbol | Cm |
|---|---|
| Also written | Cmin, C- |
| Notes | C Eb G |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Minor chord |
Cm across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 3 G (5), fret 8 C (1), fret 11 Eb (flat 3), fret 15 G (5), fret 20 C (1), fret 23 Eb (flat 3).
- A string: fret 3 C (1), fret 6 Eb (flat 3), fret 10 G (5), fret 15 C (1), fret 18 Eb (flat 3), fret 22 G (5).
- D string: fret 1 Eb (flat 3), fret 5 G (5), fret 10 C (1), fret 13 Eb (flat 3), fret 17 G (5), fret 22 C (1).
- G string: fret 0 G (5), fret 5 C (1), fret 8 Eb (flat 3), fret 12 G (5), fret 17 C (1), fret 20 Eb (flat 3), fret 24 G (5).
- B string: fret 1 C (1), fret 4 Eb (flat 3), fret 8 G (5), fret 13 C (1), fret 16 Eb (flat 3), fret 20 G (5).
- e string: fret 3 G (5), fret 8 C (1), fret 11 Eb (flat 3), fret 15 G (5), fret 20 C (1), fret 23 Eb (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm chord?
Cm (C minor) has three notes: C, E flat and G. Its formula is 1, b3, 5. C is the root, Eb is the minor third and G is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Cm on guitar?
The easiest shape is x31013. Fingers: 3 on A, 1 on D, 2 on B, 4 on e.
What key is Cm in?
In major keys, Cm is the ii chord in Bb major, the iii in Ab major and the vi in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Cm and C?
Cm has a minor 3rd, Eb. C major raises it a half step to E. The root and 5th stay the same.