C minor guitar chord (Cm)
A minor chord replaces the major third with a minor third, a semitone lower. It sounds darker and more melancholic than the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 3
Position 2 fret 8
Position 3 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | root |
| E♭ (E flat) | minor third |
| G | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 · C – E♭ – G
A progression with this chord
A very common minor progression in pop and rock.