Cm Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Cm chord on your ukulele? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Cm, step by step.
- Notes: C, Eb and G
- Frets: 0 3 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Cm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- C minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- C (root), Eb (minor 3rd), G (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- C, Eb and G
- Frets
- 0 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cm chord
Here is the Cm chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Cm chord?
The Cm chord is built from three notes: C, Eb and G (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Cm chord
Want to go further?
Once Cm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, C and Csus4. Cm pairs most often with G, Am and F, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.