Cm7
Sevenths · C root
Cm7
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions.
0 st3 st7 st10 st
Notes in Cm7
CRoot
D#3rd
G5th
A#7th
C is the natural starting point — no sharps or flats. The clearest key to hear chord quality in isolation.
Identify the Chord Quality on C
Each chord below is played on C. Listen and identify whether you heard Cm7, Cm, C7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Minor 7th in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C
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About the Cm7 Chord
The Cm7 chord is a minor 7th chord built on C. It contains the notes C, D#, G, A# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
Smooth and melancholic. The ii chord in jazz ii-V-I progressions. Practising the Cm7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.