Cm guitar chord
The Cm chord (C minor) is built from the notes C, Eb and G, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in Bb major (as ii), Ab major (as iii) and Eb major (as vi).
- Notes
- C Eb G
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 3
x35543How to play Cm
The usual Cm shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (x35543). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Cm chord?
Cm contains C, Eb and G. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Cm hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x35543. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Am shape.