Gitarist OkuluCm chordC minor
Cm (C minor) has a sad, soft, emotional sound. Notes: C – D# – G.
How to play Cm
- String 6: not played
- String 5: fret 3, finger 1 (index)
- String 4: fret 5, finger 3 (ring)
- String 3: fret 5, finger 4 (pinky)
- String 2: fret 4, finger 2 (middle)
- String 1: fret 3, finger 1 (index)
- Barre: lay your index finger flat across fret 3
× muted string · ○ open string · numbers are fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
💻 Learn it by playing in the app
Open the app →The chord check listens and tells you which string is muted
Chord structure
| Note | C | D# | G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1 (root) | ♭3 (minor 3rd) | 5 (perfect 5th) |
Other ways to play Cm
Fret 3 · A shape
Fret 8 · E shape
Fret 10 · D shape
Tips
- For the barre, keep your index finger close to the fret and slightly rolled onto its bony side; thumb behind the neck, around the middle.
- Pick each string on its own and listen for muted strings; a finger touching the next string is the usual cause.
- Press, release, press again: if you can form Cm cleanly 20 times in a minute, you have it.