Majorand minor chords are built on 1st (root), 3rd, and 5th intervals of their respective scales. Major: Root - M3 - P5. Minor: Root - m3 - P5. Knowing this, we can take the intervals from these scales and map the chords as shown in the diagram below. This doesn't just apply to the major and minor chords.
Here you see the C minor chord with the root C in the bass, or root position. This chord is spelled C-E♭ó-G-C. Begin with the C on the 8th fret of the E string, and be sure to keep your hand in position. To play the 1st inversion, find the 3rd of the C minor chord, the E♭ó. Position your middle finger on the E♭ó, which is on the 6thCminor 7 chord theory intro. Every minor 7 chord is built upon the following four chord tones: 1, b3, 5, and b7. These chord tones can also be thought of as the scale degrees related to one minor scale. For example, the C minor 7 chord has the chord tones C, Eb, G, and Bb. This is essentially a C minor chord with an added b7 chord tone.
Thisdepends upon what you mean by "music is in the key of" and "I want to play it in the key of". If you mean that you want to play chords written in the key of C and have them sound in the key of Eb, put the capo on fret 3. Eb is three semitones higher than C (C-C#-D-Eb).
Heres the most common way to play an E-flat minor guitar chord: Make a barre with your index finger across the first five strings at the sixth fret. Middle finger on the 7th fret on the second (B) string. Ring finger on the 8th fret on the fourth (D) string. Pinky finger on the 8th fret on the third (G) string.
Inthis guitar lesson, learn how to play a C minor triad on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to learn how to play a C minor on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial for .