C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in DDFA#DG Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In DDFA#DG tuning, there are 23 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on Guitar

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

x,10,11,9,10,9 (x24131)
x,x,11,9,10,9 (xx3121)
x,x,x,9,10,9 (xxx121)
x,x,7,9,10,9 (xx1243)
10,10,x,9,10,9 (23x141)
10,x,11,9,10,9 (2x4131)
10,10,11,9,x,9 (2341x1)
x,10,x,9,10,9 (x2x131)
x,10,11,9,x,9 (x231x1)
x,10,11,9,10,x (x2413x)
x,10,7,9,x,9 (x412x3)
x,x,7,9,x,9 (xx12x3)
x,x,11,9,10,x (xx312x)
10,10,x,9,x,9 (23x1x1)
10,x,x,9,10,9 (2xx131)
10,10,11,9,x,x (2341xx)
10,x,11,9,x,9 (2x31x1)
x,10,x,9,x,9 (x2x1x1)
10,x,11,9,10,x (2x413x)
x,10,11,9,x,x (x231xx)
10,x,7,9,x,9 (4x12x3)
10,x,x,9,x,9 (2xx1x1)
10,x,11,9,x,x (2x31xx)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In DDFA#DG tuning, there are 23 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, 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 DDFA#DG tuning, there are 23 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in DDFA#DG tuning, use one of the 23 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 DDFA#DG tuning, there are 23 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 CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G.

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