C Minor Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C - Eb - G
Formula: 1 - ♭3 - 5
Intervals: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Cm guitar chord is played as x-3-5-5-4-3 from low E to high E and uses the notes C, Eb, G.
- Fret pattern
- x-3-5-5-4-3
- Chord notes
- C, Eb, G
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5
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How to Play Cm
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 3 of the A and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the D string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the G string
About Minor Chords
Built from the 1st, flatted 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. Minor chords sound darker and more melancholy.
C Minor Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Minor guitar chord?
The C Minor guitar chord uses the notes C, Eb, G.
How do you play Cm on guitar?
Play the Cm guitar chord with the x-3-5-5-4-3 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 3 of the A and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the G string
What is the formula for C Minor?
The C Minor formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th.