C Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on Bass

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

1,0,3,2,0 (1.32.)
1,3,3,2,0 (1342.)
1,0,3,5,0 (1.23.)
x,x,3,2,0 (xx21.)
1,0,3,5,5 (1.234)
x,8,7,5,5 (x3211)
x,8,7,5,0 (x321.)
x,8,7,10,0 (x213.)
x,8,7,5,9 (x3214)
x,8,10,10,9 (x1342)
1,0,3,x,0 (1.2x.)
1,0,x,2,0 (1.x2.)
1,3,x,2,0 (13x2.)
1,x,3,2,0 (1x32.)
1,0,x,5,0 (1.x2.)
1,3,3,2,x (1342x)
1,0,3,5,x (1.23x)
1,0,x,5,5 (1.x23)
x,8,7,x,0 (x21x.)
1,3,x,2,5 (13x24)
x,8,7,5,x (x321x)
x,8,x,5,9 (x2x13)
x,8,10,x,9 (x13x2)
1,0,x,x,0 (1.xx.)
1,x,x,2,0 (1xx2.)
1,3,x,2,x (13x2x)
1,0,x,5,x (1.x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on Bass?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Bass?

To play C on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 27 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C chord?

The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G.

How many ways can you play C on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 27 voicings for the C chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G.

What are other names for C?

C is also known as CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G.

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