Cm chord

C minor

C

Eb

G

C5

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Notes

C
R
Eb
b3
G
5

Formula: R – b3 – 5

Cm inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Cm

C

Eb

G

C5

1st inversion Cm/Eb

C4

Eb

G

C

2nd inversion Cm/G

C4

G

C

Eb

More C chords

Minor chords in other keys

FAQ

What notes are in the Cm chord?

The C minor chord (Cm) has 3 notes: C, Eb and G.

How do you play Cm on the piano?

Put your right hand on C, Eb and G, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor chord?

R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).