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

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 11 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play C° on 5-String Guitar

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

x,3,4,5,4 (x1243)
x,x,10,8,7 (xx321)
x,3,4,x,4 (x12x3)
10,9,10,8,x (3241x)
10,9,x,8,7 (43x21)
10,x,10,8,7 (3x421)
10,6,10,x,7 (314x2)
10,6,x,8,7 (41x32)
10,9,x,8,x (32x1x)
10,x,x,8,7 (3xx21)
10,6,x,x,7 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 11 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on 5-String Guitar?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 11 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on 5-String Guitar?

To play C° on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, use one of the 11 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 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 11 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♭.

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