C5 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: C5 is a C 5 chord with the notes C, G. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 24 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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How to Play C5 on 5-String Guitar

C5

Notes: C, G

x,3,5,0,1 (x23.1)
x,3,5,5,1 (x2341)
10,10,10,0,8 (234.1)
x,x,x,5,8 (xxx12)
x,3,5,0,x (x12.x)
x,3,x,0,1 (x2x.1)
10,10,10,0,x (123.x)
x,3,5,5,x (x123x)
x,3,5,x,1 (x23x1)
10,10,x,0,8 (23x.1)
10,x,10,0,8 (2x3.1)
10,10,10,x,8 (234x1)
x,x,10,x,8 (xx2x1)
x,3,x,0,x (x1x.x)
10,10,10,x,x (111xx)
10,10,x,0,x (12x.x)
x,3,5,x,x (x12xx)
10,x,10,0,x (1x2.x)
10,x,x,0,8 (2xx.1)
10,10,x,x,8 (23xx1)
10,x,10,x,8 (2x3x1)
10,10,x,x,x (11xxx)
10,x,x,0,x (1xx.x)
10,x,x,x,8 (2xxx1)

Quick Summary

  • The C5 chord contains the notes: C, G
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 24 voicings available
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C5 chord on 5-String Guitar?

C5 is a C 5 chord. It contains the notes C, G. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 24 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C5 on 5-String Guitar?

To play C5 on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 24 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C5 chord?

The C5 chord contains the notes: C, G.

How many ways can you play C5 on 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 24 voicings for the C5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, G.

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