Cm Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Mandola Tuning

Short answer: Cm is a C Minor chord with the notes C, E♭, G. In Mandola tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C-, C min, C Minor

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How to Play Cm on Mandolin

Cm, C-, Cmin, CMinor

Notes: C, E♭, G

0,0,1,3 (..12)
0,0,5,6 (..12)
0,5,5,6 (.123)
x,5,5,6 (x112)
0,8,5,6 (.312)
0,0,10,6 (..21)
0,8,10,10 (.123)
0,0,1,x (..1x)
0,0,x,6 (..x1)
0,x,5,6 (.x12)
0,8,5,x (.21x)
0,8,x,10 (.1x2)

Quick Summary

  • The Cm chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G
  • In Mandola tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: C-, C min, C Minor
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cm chord on Mandolin?

Cm is a C Minor chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G. On Mandolin in Mandola tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Cm on Mandolin?

To play Cm on in Mandola tuning, use one of the 12 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Cm chord?

The Cm chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G.

How many ways can you play Cm on Mandolin?

In Mandola tuning, there are 12 voicings for the Cm chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E♭, G.

What are other names for Cm?

Cm is also known as C-, C min, C Minor. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G.