Cb5 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: Cb5 is a C ♭5 chord with the notes C, E, G♭. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 18 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CMb5, CΔ-5

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How to Play Cb5 on 5-String Guitar

Cb5, CMb5, CΔ-5

Notes: C, E, G♭

5,4,5,5,4 (21341)
x,x,5,5,4 (xx231)
x,10,9,7,10 (x3214)
5,4,x,5,4 (21x31)
5,4,5,5,x (2134x)
5,x,5,5,4 (2x341)
5,4,5,x,2 (324x1)
5,4,x,5,2 (32x41)
5,2,5,x,4 (314x2)
5,2,x,5,4 (31x42)
5,4,x,1,2 (43x12)
5,2,x,1,4 (42x13)
x,10,9,7,x (x321x)
5,4,x,5,x (21x3x)
5,x,x,5,4 (2xx31)
5,4,x,x,2 (32xx1)
5,2,x,x,4 (31xx2)
5,x,9,7,x (1x32x)

Quick Summary

  • The Cb5 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭
  • In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 18 voicings available
  • Also written as: CMb5, CΔ-5
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cb5 chord on 5-String Guitar?

Cb5 is a C ♭5 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G♭. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 18 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Cb5 on 5-String Guitar?

To play Cb5 on in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, use one of the 18 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Cb5 chord?

The Cb5 chord contains the notes: C, E, G♭.

How many ways can you play Cb5 on 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 18 voicings for the Cb5 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G♭.

What are other names for Cb5?

Cb5 is also known as CMb5, CΔ-5. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G♭.

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