C Minor Ukulele Chord
A somber, grounded minor triad made from C, D# and G. Common in pop and folk ballads, it brings a quiet melancholy to songs in C minor or Eb major and pairs naturally with G minor and Ab.
Also known as
- Cm
- C-
- C m
- Cmin
- C min
- Cminor
- C minor
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the four strings, from the top G string (left) to the A string (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
Lay your index, middle, and ring fingers across the third fret of the C, E, and A strings while the open G string rings above. Keep your fingertips arched so the open G stays clear, and don't let your palm mute it. Since the G is the only open string, focus your weight evenly on the three fretted notes.