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Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram

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

Cm7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 14 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Cm7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.

To play Cm7, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string, C string, E string, and A string fret 3.

Tips

  • Place G string with your index finger and C string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
  • On G 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.

Chord Theory

Notes
C - D# - G - A#
Intervals
1 - b3 - 5 - b7
Chord Type
Minor 7 — jazz and soul feel
Difficulty
Intermediate
Barre chord
Yes
Voicings
7
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Alternative Positions

Different ways to play Cm7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.

  • Cm7 chord alternative position 1Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram3-3-3-3
  • Cm7 chord alternative position 2Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram5-3-3-1
  • Cm7 chord alternative position 3Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram3-3-6-3

Easy Transition Chords

These chords have similar finger positions to Cm7, making them ideal for practice transitions.

  • 1. Cm7 → Cm chord transition

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

    To move from Cm7 to Cm, follow these steps:

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

  • 2. Cm7 → Bm7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele Bm7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Bm7

    To move from Cm7 to Bm7, follow these steps:

    1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 2.

  • 3. Cm7 → C#m7 | D♭m7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele C#m7 | D♭m7 chord diagram Fingering: 4-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4.C#m7 | D♭m7

    To move from Cm7 to C#m7 | D♭m7, follow these steps:

    1. Slide your index finger on G string from fret 3 to fret 4.

  • 4. Cm7 → Am7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele Am7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-0Am7

    To move from Cm7 to Am7, follow these steps:

    1. While playing Cm7, lift your index finger from G string fret 3.

  • 5. Cm7 → D#7 | E♭7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele D#7 | E♭7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-4 Barre at fret 3.D#7 | E♭7

    To move from Cm7 to D#7 | E♭7, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on G string fret 3.
    2. Place middle finger on A string fret 4.

  • 6. Cm7 → G#add9 | A♭add9 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele G#add9 | A♭add9 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-4-3 Barre at fret 3.G#add9 | A♭add9

    To move from Cm7 to G#add9 | A♭add9, follow these steps:

    1. Keep index finger on G string fret 3.
    2. Place middle finger on E string fret 4.

Most Common Transitions

The most frequent chord transitions from Cm7 across songs on this site.

  • 1. Cm7 → F chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0F

    To move from Cm7 to F, follow these steps:

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

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm7 use the transition to F at 33.8%. You can practice this transition in 3 different songs.

    Huey Lewis and the News - The Power of LoveKeisa Brown - Some Bridges Need BurningLes Paul and Mary Ford - How High The Moon

  • 2. Cm7 → Fm7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele Fm7 chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-1-3Fm7

    To move from Cm7 to Fm7, follow these steps:

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

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm7 use the transition to Fm7 at 23.9%. You can practice this transition in 3 different songs.

    Janis Ian - At SeventeenLenny Welch - Since I Fell For YouBread - It Don’t Matter to Me

  • 3. Cm7 → Bb chord transition

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

    To move from Cm7 to Bb, follow these steps:

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm7 use the transition to Bb at 11.3%. You can practice this transition in 2 different songs.

    Elton John - Don’t Go Breaking My HeartOne Direction - History

  • 4. Cm7 → G#m7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele G#m7 | A♭m7 chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.G#m7

    To move from Cm7 to G#m7, follow these steps:

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

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm7 use the transition to G#m7 at 8.5%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.

    Limahl - The NeverEnding Story

  • 5. Cm7 → F7 chord transition

    Ukulele Cm7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-3-3-3 Barre at fret 3.Cm7
    Ukulele F7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-3-1-3F7

    To move from Cm7 to F7, follow these steps:

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

    On Ukulelearn, songs containing Cm7 use the transition to F7 at 4.2%. You can practice this transition in 3 different songs.

    Janis Ian - At SeventeenJack Wild - Consider YourselfDee Dee Bridgewater - Slow Boat to China

Songs Using Cm7 Chord

Popular songs that feature the Cm7 chord, perfect for practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cm7 easy to play on Ukulele?

Ukulele Cm7 is generally intermediate. It spans 1 frets and includes a barre technique. Consistent practice helps the shape feel natural.

What is the easiest way to play Cm7?

There is a simpler alternative for Cm7 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 3-3-6-3. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.

What chords transition well from Cm7 on Ukulele?

Ukulele Cm7 commonly moves to F and Fm7. Based on our catalog data, Cm7 to F is recorded 24 times, appears in 3 songs, and represents 33.8% of outgoing Cm7 transitions. Cm7 to Fm7 is recorded 17 times, appears in 3 songs, and represents 23.9%.

What songs use the Cm7 chord?

Elton John - Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs that use the Cm7 chord.

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