C minor guitar chord
How to play the C minor chord, written Cm, on guitar. The shape is x 3 1 0 1 3 and it sounds the notesC – E♭ – G — free to print or download below.
How to play the C minor chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 3 1 0 1 3 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C – E♭ – G.
Notes in the C minor chord
The C minor chord contains the notes C – E♭ – G. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 3 1 0 1 3 from the lowest string to the highest.
C minor guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C minor chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 3 1 0 1 3 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C – E♭ – G.
What notes are in the C minor chord?
The C minor chord (Cm) contains the notes C – E♭ – G.
Is the C minor guitar chord diagram free?
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