Cm7 chord
C minor 7th
C
Eb
G
Bb
C5
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Notes
- CR
- Ebb3
- G5
- Bbb7
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7
Cm7 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Cm7
C
Eb
G
Bb
C5
1st inversion Cm7/Eb
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C
2nd inversion Cm7/G
C4
G
Bb
C
Eb
3rd inversion Cm7/Bb
C4
Bb
C
Eb
G
More C chords
Minor 7th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Cm7 chord?
The C minor 7th chord (Cm7) has 4 notes: C, Eb, G and Bb.
How do you play Cm7 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, Eb, G and Bb, 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 7th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10).