# C minor Guitar Chord

> The C minor minor chord, composed of the root (C minor), minor third E♭, and perfect fifth G, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third E♭ gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Cmin
- Notes: C, E♭, G
- Intervals: 1 (C), ♭3 (E♭), 5 (G)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 60

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 3 5 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/x35543)
- Shape 2: 8 10 10 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/8aa888)
- Shape 3: -1 3 1 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/x31013)
- Shape 4: -1 3 5 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/x35043)
- Shape 5: -1 -1 10 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/xxa888)
- Shape 6: -1 3 1 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/x31043)
- Shape 7: 8 6 5 5 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/865588)
- Shape 8: 8 6 5 0 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/865088)

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