C# Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in DFAEAC Tuning

Short answer: C# is a C# Major chord with the notes C♯, E♯, G♯. In DFAEAC tuning, there are 35 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,3,4,1,4,1 (x23141)
x,0,4,4,4,1 (x.2341)
3,3,4,1,x,1 (2341x1)
3,3,x,1,4,1 (23x141)
3,0,4,4,x,1 (2.34x1)
3,0,x,4,4,1 (2.x341)
x,3,4,1,x,1 (x231x1)
x,3,x,1,4,1 (x2x131)
x,0,x,4,4,1 (x.x231)
x,0,4,4,x,1 (x.23x1)
11,8,11,9,8,x (31421x)
11,8,8,9,11,x (31124x)
x,8,11,9,8,x (x1321x)
x,8,8,9,11,x (x1123x)
x,x,8,9,11,x (xx123x)
x,x,11,9,8,x (xx321x)
3,3,x,1,x,1 (23x1x1)
x,3,x,1,x,1 (x2x1x1)
3,0,x,4,x,1 (2.x3x1)
3,x,4,4,x,1 (2x34x1)
3,x,x,4,4,1 (2xx341)
3,3,x,x,4,1 (23xx41)
3,3,x,4,x,1 (23x4x1)
3,3,4,x,x,1 (234xx1)
x,0,x,4,x,1 (x.x2x1)
11,8,11,x,8,x (213x1x)
11,8,8,x,11,x (211x3x)
x,8,8,x,11,x (x11x2x)
x,8,11,x,8,x (x12x1x)
11,x,11,9,8,x (3x421x)
11,x,8,9,11,x (3x124x)
3,3,x,x,x,1 (23xxx1)
3,x,x,4,x,1 (2xx3x1)
11,x,8,x,11,x (2x1x3x)
11,x,11,x,8,x (2x3x1x)

Quick Summary

  • The C# chord contains the notes: C♯, E♯, G♯
  • In DFAEAC tuning, there are 35 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 DFAEAC tuning, there are 35 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C# on Guitar?

To play C# on in DFAEAC tuning, use one of the 35 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 DFAEAC tuning, there are 35 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♯.