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Ukulele Cm chord diagram

Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.

Cm is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 192 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Cm, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play Cm, follow these steps: Place index finger on C string, E string, and A string fret 3.

Tips

  • Place C string with your index finger and E string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On C string, press fret 3 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
  • Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
  • To play Cm cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (C string, E string, and A string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.

Chord Theory

Notes
C - D# - G
Intervals
1 - b3 - 5
Chord Type
Minor — soft and melancholic character
Difficulty
Intermediate
Barre chord
Yes
Voicings
7
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Alternative Positions

Different ways to play Cm on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • Cm chord alternative position 1Ukulele Cm chord diagram5-3-3-3
  • Cm chord alternative position 2Ukulele Cm chord diagram5-3-3-6
  • Cm chord alternative position 3Ukulele Cm chord diagram5-7-3-6

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to Cm, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. Cm → Cm7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7

    To move from Cm to Cm7, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.

  • 2. Cm → Am7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele Am7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-0Am7

    To move from Cm to Am7, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Cm, lift your index finger from C string fret 3.

  • 3. Cm → Bm7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele Bm7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Bm7

    To move from Cm to Bm7, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

  • 4. Cm → C#m7 | D♭m7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele C#m7 | D♭m7 chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4.C#m7 | D♭m7

    To move from Cm to C#m7 | D♭m7, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.

  • 5. Cm → D#7 | E♭7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele D#7 | E♭7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-4 Barre at fret 3.D#7 | E♭7

    To move from Cm to D#7 | E♭7, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
    2. Place middle finger on A string fret 4.

  • 6. Cm → G#add9 | A♭add9 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele G#add9 | A♭add9 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-4-3 Barre at fret 3.G#add9 | A♭add9

    To move from Cm to G#add9 | A♭add9, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
    2. Place middle finger on E string fret 4.

Most Common Transitions

The most frequent chord transitions from Cm across songs on this site.

  • 1. Cm → G chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2G

    To move from Cm to G, follow these steps:

    1. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 2.
    2. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
    3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm use the transition to G at 21.8%. You can practice this transition in 89 different songs.

    Paul Anka - Puppy LoveCalum Scott - You Are The ReasonGene Kelly - All I Do Is Dream of You

  • 2. Cm → F chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0F

    To move from Cm to F, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
    2. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm use the transition to F at 10.5%. You can practice this transition in 48 different songs.

    Ariana Grande - Baby IRex Orange County - A Song About Being SadJulio Iglesias - Pauvres Diables

  • 3. Cm → Fm chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele Fm chord diagram Fingering: 1-0-1-3Fm

    To move from Cm to Fm, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 1.
    2. Place middle finger on E string fret 1.
    3. Place pinky on A string fret 3.

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm use the transition to Fm at 8.6%. You can practice this transition in 26 different songs.

    Ariana Grande - Baby ICharlie Puth - LA GirlsOld Dominion - Be With Me

  • 4. Cm → Gm chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Ukulele Gm chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-1Gm

    To move from Cm to Gm, follow these steps:

    1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 1.
    2. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
    3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm use the transition to Gm at 8.5%. You can practice this transition in 18 different songs.

    Chris Stapleton - Death RowThe Weeknd - ThursdayRuel - Hard Sometimes

  • 5. Cm → Bb chord transition

    Ukulele Cm chord diagram Fingering: 0-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm
    Bb

    To move from Cm to Bb, follow these steps:

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm use the transition to Bb at 8.5%. You can practice this transition in 26 different songs.

    Rex Orange County - Pluto ProjectorCulture Club - Karma ChameleonDolly Parton - Here You Come Again

Compatible Scales

These scales include Cm and highlight the companion chords that fit the same key.

Songs Using Cm Chord

Popular songs that feature the Cm chord, perfect for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cm suitable for beginners on Ukulele?

Cm sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 1-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.

Any beginner-friendly alternative for Cm?

Cm has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-7-3-6. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.

Which chords pair well with Cm on Ukulele?

Cm works well with G and F on Ukulele. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Cm to G account for 21.8% (352 total changes in 89 songs), and transitions to F account for 10.5% (170 total changes in 48 songs).

Which songs include Cm?

Chris Stapleton - Death Row Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs featuring the Cm chord.

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