Cm7 chord inversions

Cm7/Eb, Cm7/G and Cm7/Bb are the first, second and third inversions of the Cm7. This means that the bass tone is shifting from C to E flat, G or B flat.


Cm7/Eb

  • Cm7/Eb chord diagram XX1313

Cm7/G

  • Cm7/G chord diagram 335343

Cm7/Bb

  • Cm7/Bb chord diagram X1101X

Theory and information

All these chords consist of the notes C, Eb, G, Bb. The difference is that the order of notes shifts. Eb is the bass note in the first inversion, G is the bass note in the second inversion and Bb is the bass note in the third inversion.

Alternative fingerings

Another option for Cm7/Eb# is X6757X in closed position (it's often long stretches involved for this chord). Cm7/G can also be played in open position as 31101X. Cm7/Bb can also be played as X11013 and involve the highest string.

Movable shapes

Versions with movable barre shapes:

Cm7/Eb: X68888
Cm7/G: 335343
Cm7/Bb: 635343

Alternative chord names

Cm7/Bb is identical with Cm7/A# and Cm/Bb.

Try in a chord progression

Fm - Cm7/G - Ab

Chords that sound good together with C minor 7th inversions

Some typical chords that are likely to be included in progressions with these chords are: Ebmaj7, F#m7, Gm7, Abmaj7, Bb7.

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