Cm7G

Cm7/G, often written Cm7/G, is a slash chord indicating a C minor seventh chord with G in the bass. It corresponds to the second inversion of Cm7, since G is the chord’s fifth. The basic chord tones are C, Eb, G, and Bb, with the bass note G.

In harmonic practice, Cm7/G provides a smooth bass line and a distinct sonority that can function as a passing or color chord in jazz and pop progressions. As a ii7 of Bb major, Cm7/G can precede F7 and Bbmaj, forming a ii–V–I cadence with a bass motion G–F–Bb, or it can move to F7 as a dominant pivot. The chord is versatile in other keys as well, where Cm7/G can appear as a temporary pedal or as a voice-leading device between diatonic chords.

Notationally, Cm7/G is the standard form. Some sources also write Cmin7/G or Cm7 over G. On guitars and keyboards, players realize the slash by placing a G in the lowest voice while keeping the Cm7 sonority above. In practice, voicings may place the bass G explicitly while the upper voices outline C, Eb, and Bb, or may omit one chord tone for fingering convenience, depending on texture and register.

Overall, Cm7/G is a common tool for shaping bass movement and color within ii–V–I progressions and other harmony where a minor seventh quality with a non-root bass is desired.