Cm7 chord on piano
C Minor Seventh. Notes: C, Eb, G and Bb.
How to play Cm7
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Eb, G and Bb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Cm7 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · Eb · G · Bb1st inversion
Eb · G · Bb · C2nd inversion
G · Bb · C · Eb3rd inversion
Bb · C · Eb · GNotes and theory
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7, and you will also see it written as Cmin7 and C-7.
Keys that use Cm7
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm7 chord?
Cm7 (C minor seventh) is made of four notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth) and Bb (minor seventh).
How do you play Cm7 on piano?
Play C, Eb, G and Bb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Cm7?
Root position: C Eb G Bb. 1st inversion: Eb G Bb C. 2nd inversion: G Bb C Eb. 3rd inversion: Bb C Eb G.
What key is Cm7 in?
Cm7 belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the vi7 chord), A flat major (as the iii7 chord), B flat major (as the ii7 chord), C minor (as the i7 chord), F minor (as the v7 chord) and G minor (as the iv7 chord).
What does a minor seventh chord sound like?
The minor seventh is a minor triad plus a minor seventh: mellow and smooth, a staple of soul, R&B and jazz.