Cm Piano Chord
The Cm chord is a minor triad built on the root note C. It contains the notes C, D#, G.
How to play Cm
Press all highlighted keys together. Use any comfortable fingering — for a right-hand triad, thumb on root, middle on 3rd, pinky on 5th is standard.
Chord theory
- Root note
- C
- Quality
- Minor triad
- Notes (intervals)
- C (Root), D# (m3), G (P5)
- Number of notes
- 3
Related chords
Songs that use the Cm chord(1,163 total)
- BABY BOYBeyonceF · 100 BPM · medium
- FRANKENSTEINEdgar Winter GroupEb · 100 BPM · easy
- FRANKENSTEINThe Edgar Winter GroupC · 120 BPM · easy
- THANK GOD I FOUND YOUMariah CareyEb · 132 BPM · medium
- HAWAII FIVE-O THEMEThe VenturesF · 180 BPM · easy
- Did You Get My Message?Jason MrazE · 100 BPM · medium
- Uncreated OneChris TomlinAb · 70 BPM · medium
- ACT ONE FINALEUrinetown (Musical)F · 180 BPM · advanced
- CHRISTMAS DAYMichael W. SmithAb · 70 BPM · medium
- Colder WeatherZac Brown BandAb · 80 BPM · medium
- DESERT ROSEStingF · 112 BPM · medium
- Living in the MomentJason MrazG · 120 BPM · medium
Learn more chords
Master one chord at a time. Once Cm feels natural, try the C chord, or browse easy piano songs to put it in context.