C° Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in D Tuning Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In D Tuning tuning, there are 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished

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How to Play C° on Bass

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

x,11,0,10 (x2.1)
x,5,3,1 (x321)
10,8,6,7 (4312)
10,8,6,10 (3214)
10,11,x,10 (12x1)
10,8,6,x (321x)
10,x,6,10 (2x13)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In D Tuning tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on Bass?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On Bass in D Tuning tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Bass?

To play C° on in D Tuning tuning, use one of the 7 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 D Tuning tuning, there are 7 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 Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E♭, G♭.