Cm chord on piano
C Minor. Notes: C, Eb and G.
How to play Cm
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Eb and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Cm inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · Eb · G1st inversion
Eb · G · C2nd inversion
G · C · EbNotes and theory
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as Cmin and C-.
Keys that use Cm
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All C piano chordsminor chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Cm chord?
Cm (C minor) is made of three notes: C (root), Eb (minor third) and G (perfect fifth).
How do you play Cm on piano?
Play C, Eb and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Cm?
Root position: C Eb G. 1st inversion: Eb G C. 2nd inversion: G C Eb.
What is the difference between Cm and C?
Only the third changes. C major uses a major third and sounds bright; C minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.
What key is Cm in?
Cm belongs to 6 keys: E flat major (as the vi chord), A flat major (as the iii chord), B flat major (as the ii chord), C minor (as the i chord), F minor (as the v chord) and G minor (as the iv chord).
What does a minor chord sound like?
The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.