Cm7 guitar chord (C Minor 7th)

Symbols: m7, min7, -7

Steps: 1-b3-5-b7

Notes: C-Eb-G-Bb

The C minor 7th chord offers a soulful and introspective vibe. Combining the notes C, Eb, G and Bb (root, minor third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh), it blends the melancholy of the minor chord with an added depth, perfect for jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "C m7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 2

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret from the 2nd to the 5th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret using your pinky
Press the B (2nd) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 10th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 6

Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 8th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your index finger, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 15th fret
Place a barre using your index finger on the 13th fret from the 2nd to the 5th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 15th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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