Cm7 guitar chord
The Cm7 chord (C minor 7th) is built from the notes C, Eb, G and Bb, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in Bb major (as ii7), Ab major (as iii7) and Eb major (as vi7).
- Notes
- C Eb G Bb
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Advanced
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 2
x35343How to play Cm7
The usual Cm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (x35343). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Cm7
Barre · fret 8
Questions
What notes are in the Cm7 chord?
Cm7 contains C, Eb, G and Bb. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Cm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x35343. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Am7 shape.
What can I play instead of Cm7?
Cm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Cm7 is too hard or too busy.