Cm Ukulele Chord

Here is the Cm chord step by step:

1. Put your index finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
2. Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
3. Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
4. Leave the g string open.
5. 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.

Not really. 0-3-3-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Cm on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.

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.

The Cm chord belongs to A♭ Major (the iii), E♭ Major (the vi), B♭ Major (the ii), F Minor (the v), C Minor (the i) and G Minor (the iv). Each key page shows the rest of that family, the progressions that use it and songs to play.

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.