# How to play C minor chord on guitar — Shape x35543 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C minor chord on guitar (Shape x35543). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 5th string in barre position.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/x35543

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C minor
- Display name: C minor
- Notes: C, E♭, G
- Intervals: 1 (C), ♭3 (E♭), 5 (G)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 5th string in barre position
- Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c-minor/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords