# 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. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of C minor.

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

## 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: 51

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 3 3 1 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/331013)
- Shape 2: 3 3 5 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/335043)
- Shape 3: 3 3 5 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/335543)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 5 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/xx5543)
- Shape 5: -1 10 10 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/xaa888)
- Shape 6: 3 3 1 0 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/331043)
- Shape 7: 3 6 5 5 4 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/365543)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 5 8 8 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/g/xx5888)

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