C° 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 17 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♭

3,1,5,1,2 (31412)
x,x,5,4,2 (xx321)
x,10,8,7,8 (x4213)
x,10,8,7,11 (x3214)
x,10,11,7,11 (x2314)
3,1,x,1,2 (31x12)
3,4,5,4,x (1243x)
3,4,x,4,2 (23x41)
3,1,x,4,2 (31x42)
3,x,5,4,2 (2x431)
3,1,5,x,2 (314x2)
x,10,8,7,x (x321x)
x,10,11,x,11 (x12x3)
x,10,x,7,11 (x2x13)
3,4,x,4,x (12x3x)
3,1,x,x,2 (31xx2)
3,x,x,4,2 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 17 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

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

To play C° on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 17 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 17 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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