Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
C Minor Bass Chord
Master the C m chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|--------------|
D|----------2---|
A|-------2------|
E|-0--3---------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: C - D# - G
1
C
Interval: +0st
♭3
D#
Interval: +3st
5
G
Interval: +7st
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
Nut
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
G
G
C
D#
G
D
D#
G
C
A
C
D#
G
E
G
C
D#
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Dark, melancholic, and grounded.
Bass Application: Minor key roots (i, iv, v), rock riffs, and sad/mellow grooves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C Minor bass chord?
The chord tones of the C Minor bass chord are: C - D# - G. The formula is: 1 - ♭3 - 5.
How do bassists use Minor chords in basslines?
Dark, melancholic, and grounded. Minor key roots (i, iv, v), rock riffs, and sad/mellow grooves.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.