Accessible Page: C Minor Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 19 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E, G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 15 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A and D strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 17

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 18

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 19

Fingers Positions

• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

C m Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C minor (C m) chord, a fundamental part of the Minor Chords family. The C m chord, composed of the notes C, Eb, and G, is built using the intervals 1, b3, and 5. This chord is a core part of many songs and compositions, and understanding how to play it is crucial for any aspiring guitarist.

The music intervals that make up this chord are the Root (1), Minor Third (b3), and Perfect Fifth (5). If you're new to the concept of music intervals, we recommend checking out our tutorial on fretboard intervals to gain a deeper understanding of how these intervals work together to create the distinctive sound of the C m chord.

As you delve deeper into the world of guitar chords, you'll encounter a variety of different chord types. If you're interested in expanding your chord knowledge beyond the C m, you might find our full tutorial on guitar chords of all types helpful. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic major and minor chords to more advanced chord types.

Learning to play the C m chord involves understanding its structure and how it fits into chord progressions. If you're looking for ways to incorporate the C m chord into your playing, our tutorial on the most common chord progressions offers valuable insights on how to create songs using a variety of chords, including the C m.

Mastering the C m chord and understanding its place within the context of music theory is a significant step in your journey as a guitarist. We hope this tutorial provides you with the knowledge and confidence to incorporate the C m chord into your playing. Happy strumming!

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