Cm chord (C minor) on piano
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 inversions and fingering
C Eb G · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
Eb G C · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
G C Eb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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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 keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), Eb3 (flat 3), G3 (5), C4 (1), Eb4 (flat 3), G4 (5), C5 (1).
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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 piano?
Play C, Eb and G together. Root position: C Eb G · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
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.