Bbm/C Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is C instead of the root.
Strings
X–3–3–6–6–6
Other names for the Bbm/C chord
Other names: Bb minor, Bbmin, Bb-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: Bb minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Bbm/C chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Bb | Root |
| Db | Minor 3rd |
| F | Perfect 5th |
| C | Bass note |
All variations
Fret 3
X–3–3–6–6–6
Fret 6
8–8–8–6–6–6
Fret 8
8–8–8–10–11–9
Fret 9
X–X–10–10–11–9