C MINOR SEVENTH - GUITAR
Open position
Bass position 3
Bass position 8
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | ♭VII |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Minor seventh |
| C | D# | G | A# |
ALL ABOUT THE C MINOR SEVENTH CHORD
Chord Composition
The C Minor Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :
- C (Root)
- D# (Minor third)
- G (Perfect fifth)
- A# (Minor seventh)
These notes form a minor seventh chord, creating a dark but soft color.
How to play C Minor Seventh on guitar
The m7 chord C Minor Seventh combines the melancholy of minor with the soft tension of the minor seventh.
- Jazz positions: heavily used in ii-V-I progressions as ii degree chord
- Funk and soul: creates rich and deep grooves
- Extended voicings: add the 9th for even more color (m9)
The m7 chord is less tense than the dominant 7 but richer than simple minor, perfect for creating an introspective atmosphere.
Common uses of C Minor Seventh
The m7 chord is omnipresent in jazz and modern music:
- Jazz ii-V-I: ii degree function, prepares the dominant
- Modal jazz: central chord of dorian and aeolian modes
- Funk and Neo-soul: creates sophisticated grooves
Styles
Jazz: ii degree chord in ii-V-I, fundamental progression.
Funk: syncopated rhythms with m7 create the characteristic groove.
Neo-soul: modern and introspective color.