This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
Cm7 Guitar Chord
A minor seventh with a smooth, soulful character. Cm7 is a staple in soul, R&B, and modern jazz progressions.
Also known as
- C-7
- C m7
- C -7
- Cmin7
- C min7
- C minor 7th
- C minor seventh
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (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
Most players use a barre at the 3rd fret (Am7 shape) or the 8th fret (Em7 shape). The 3rd-fret version is particularly beginner-friendly because the Am7 barre shape doesn't require as much pressure as a full barre chord.