Cm/C# Piano 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.
Recommended voicing
C4 · Eb4 · G4
Notation for Cm/C# chord
Other names: C minor, C min, C-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: C minor chord
Intervals and tones in Cm/C# chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | Root |
| Eb | Minor 3rd |
| G | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Eb4 · G4 · C5
2nd inversion
G4 · C5 · Eb5