Cm7 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the Cm7 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: C, Eb, G and Bb
- Frets: 3 3 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Cm7 chord details
- Type
- Minor 7th
- Also known as
- C minor seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7
- Intervals
- C (root), Eb (minor 3rd), G (perfect 5th), Bb (minor 7th)
- Notes
- C, Eb, G and Bb
- Frets
- 3 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Cm7 chord
Here is the Cm7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C, E and A strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Cm7 chord?
The Cm7 chord is built from four notes: C, Eb, G and Bb (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Songs that use the Cm7 chord
- QueenBohemian Rhapsody
- Idina MenzelLet It Go
- ColdplayFix You
- Misc MoviesI See The Light
- Fleetwood MacLandslide
- Pharrell WilliamsHappy
- Misc CartoonsSpongebob Campfire Song Song
- mxmtoonCliché
- The WaltersI Love You So
- One DirectionHistory
- Troye SivanFOOLS
- Misc CartoonsA Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
- Harry StylesLate Night Talking
- Wilbur SootI’m Sorry Boris
- beabadoobeeA Night To Remember (and Laufey)
- Marvin GayeAin’t No Mountain High Enough (and Tammi Terrell)
- Phoebe BridgersKiller
- BoyWithUkeJust Let Me Go
- Bee GeesStayin’ Alive (Staying Alive)
- Bo BurnhamAny Day Now
Want to go further?
Once Cm7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.