What is a Cm7 Chord?
Cm7
Cm7 Minor 7th
String-by-String
E
×
A
3
D
1
G
3
B
1
e
3
Cm7 Minor 7th is a minor seventh chord containing the root C, minor third D#, perfect fifth G, and minor seventh A#. It blends darkness with warmth, a staple of jazz and R&B.
Intervals
RootMinor 3rdPerfect 5thMinor 7th
Notes
CD#GA#
Why does Cm7 sound smooth and mellow?
The Cm7 Minor 7th chord gets its smooth and mellow character from the combination of its root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th. The specific intervals between the notes C, D#, G, A#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Cm7?
Cm7 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard C chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of C and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.