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C Minor

C · Eb · G

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CC#DEbEFF#GG#ABbB
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About the Cm chord

To play C minor, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. Leave the G string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

C

Quality

Minor

Notes

C · Eb · G

How the Cm chord works

C

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

Eb

Minor third(♭3)

The defining minor interval above the root.

G

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

Play in another way

The same chord can be played in different places on the fretboard. These are called voicings. They use the same notes, but the fingering and sound can feel a little different.

3fr4

This chord goes well with

Cm is the home chord in the key of C minor. These chords naturally belong together and are a good place to start when you want to play around C.

CmDdimEbFmGmAbBb
iii°IIIivvVIVII

Practice with this chord

The best way to learn a chord is to use it. Try Cm in these common progressions:

Creep

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play Cm on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Place your index finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. Leave the G string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Cm?

C minor contains three notes: C, Eb, and G — the root, minor third, and perfect fifth.

What makes Cm a minor chord?

The Eb forms a minor third above C, and that defining interval is what makes this chord minor.

What songs use Cm?

Songs that use Cm include Creep.

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