Cm/Ab 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 Ab instead of the root.
Strings
X–X–6–5–4–3
Notation for Cm/Ab chord
Other names: C minor, C min, C-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: C minor chord
Intervals and tones in Cm/Ab chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | Root |
| Eb | Minor 3rd |
| G | Perfect 5th |
All Variations
Fret 3
X–X–6–5–4–3
Fret 6
X–X–6–8–8–8
Fret 8
X–11–10–8–8–8
Fret 11
X–11–13–12–13–11