Chord · Triads
Cm — C Minor
Cm is the C minor chord. It is built on the root C with minor 3rd (E♭) and perfect 5th (G) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5, sounding the notes C E♭ G. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Cm.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Minor
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5
- Notes
- C E♭ G
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Cm
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| ♭3 | E♭ | minor 3rd | E♭4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
Other triads on C
Minor chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.