Cm
C Minor — the darker triad — the flattened third gives it weight and emotional pull.
The keys
C – E♭ – G
What's inside Cm
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C | Root | 1 |
| E♭ | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| G | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | C4 – E♭4 – G4 |
| 1st inversion | E♭4 – G4 – C5 |
| 2nd inversion | G4 – C5 – E♭5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | C2 – G2 |
| Right (colour) | E♭4 – G4 |
Where Cm lives
As the i chord
Cm → A♭ → B♭ → Cm
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
Dm7♭5 → G7 → Cm
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Cm under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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