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

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major

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How to Play C# on 5-String Guitar

C#, C#M, C#Δ, C#maj, C#Major

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯

x,4,3,1,2 (x4312)
x,4,6,6,6 (x1234)
x,x,11,10,9 (xx321)
x,4,3,1,x (x321x)
x,4,6,x,6 (x12x3)
11,11,11,10,x (2341x)
11,11,x,10,9 (34x21)
11,x,11,10,9 (3x421)
11,8,11,x,9 (314x2)
11,8,x,10,9 (41x32)
11,11,x,10,x (23x1x)
11,x,x,10,9 (3xx21)
11,8,x,x,9 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major
  • 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# Major chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 13 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 13 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 13 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 C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E♯, G♯.

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