All Chords

Cm

C Minor — Ukulele Chord

2 voicingsIntermediate

Available Tunings

Other C Chords

C6C7C9CCmaj7Cm7CdimCaug

Other Minor Chords

C♯mDmD♯mEmFmF♯mGmG♯m

How to Play Cm on Ukulele

The Cm chord is a minor chord rooted on the note C. Minor chords sound dark, melancholy, and introspective. This chord can be played in 2 different positions on the ukulele fretboard. Each voicing produces the same harmony but offers different fingering options — try them all to find which works best for your playing style and the chord transitions in your song.

Expanding from Cm

Once you're comfortable with Cm, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. C6, C7, C9, C all share the note C as their foundation but add different harmonic colors. Switching between related chords is a great way to train your ear and expand your musical vocabulary. Practice chord changes at a steady tempo with the metronome, and explore ukulele scales to understand the theory behind these chords.