Finger Positions

Cmbb5/D diagram
Root Note C
Name C minor double flat fifth over D
Intervals 1P-3m-4P
Relative Minor Am
Notes D, C, Eb, F
Aliases

How to play the Cmbb5/D Chord

The Cmbb5/D is a fundamental unknown chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C minor double flat fifth over D is built using the 1P, 3m, 4P intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Cmbb5/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C G Am F

vi-IV-I-V

Am F C G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes D, C, Eb, F.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Cmbb5/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 62, 60, 63, 65
Frequencies (Hz)

293.6647679174076, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 349.2282314330039