C# Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in afaefaef Tuning

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In afaefaef tuning, there are 39 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 Guitar

C#, C#M, C#Δ, C#maj, C#Major

Notes: C♯, E♯, G♯

x,2,1,1,2,1 (x21131)
4,2,1,1,2,1 (421131)
x,x,1,1,2,1 (xx1121)
x,x,x,10,9,9 (xxx211)
x,2,1,1,x,1 (x211x1)
x,x,1,1,x,1 (xx11x1)
4,2,1,1,x,1 (3211x1)
4,x,1,1,2,1 (3x1121)
8,9,x,6,6,9 (23x114)
8,6,x,6,9,9 (21x134)
11,9,x,10,9,9 (31x211)
x,9,x,10,9,9 (x1x211)
x,6,x,6,9,9 (x1x123)
x,9,x,6,6,9 (x2x113)
x,6,x,10,9,9 (x1x423)
x,9,x,10,6,9 (x2x413)
4,x,1,1,x,1 (2x11x1)
8,6,x,6,9,x (21x13x)
8,9,x,6,6,x (23x11x)
x,6,x,6,9,x (x1x12x)
x,9,x,6,6,x (x2x11x)
11,x,x,10,9,9 (3xx211)
11,9,x,10,x,9 (31x2x1)
8,9,x,6,9,x (23x14x)
x,9,x,10,x,9 (x1x2x1)
8,9,x,x,9,9 (12xx34)
8,9,x,x,6,9 (23xx14)
8,6,x,x,9,9 (21xx34)
8,x,x,6,9,9 (2xx134)
8,9,x,6,x,9 (23x1x4)
8,9,x,10,x,9 (12x4x3)
8,x,x,10,9,9 (1xx423)
x,6,x,x,9,9 (x1xx23)
x,9,x,x,6,9 (x2xx13)
8,9,x,6,x,x (23x1xx)
8,x,x,6,9,x (2xx13x)
8,x,x,x,9,9 (1xxx23)
8,9,x,x,x,9 (12xxx3)
11,x,x,10,x,9 (3xx2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In afaefaef tuning, there are 39 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#M, C#Δ, C# maj, C# Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C# chord on Guitar?

C# is a C# Major chord. It contains the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. On Guitar in afaefaef tuning, there are 39 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Guitar?

To play C# on in afaefaef tuning, use one of the 39 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 Guitar?

In afaefaef tuning, there are 39 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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