The C Minor Chord on the piano consists of the notes C, Eb, and G, creating a melancholic and dark sound that is commonly used in genres such as classical music and jazz.
How to play the C Minor Chord on the piano
C Minor Chord in root position
Place your left hand pinky on the C note, your left hand middle finger on the E flat note, and your left hand thumb on the G note. Place your right hand thumb on the C note, your right hand middle finger on the E flat note, and your right hand pinky on the G note. Keep your hands relaxed and curved as you play the chord.
C Minor Chord inversions
First Inversion
To move from the C minor chord in root position (C-E♭-G) to the first inversion (E♭-G-C) on the piano, simply move your thumb from C to E♭, keep your middle finger on G, and move your pinky from G to the higher C.
Second Inversion
To transition from the C minor chord in root position (C-Eb-G) to the 2nd inversion (G-C-Eb), move your thumb from C to G, your middle finger from Eb to C, and your pinky from G to Eb, ensuring your hand shifts slightly to the right to accommodate the new positioning.