C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Drop B tuning, there are 35 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

1,1,1,3,4,3 (111243)
x,6,8,8,8,6 (x12341)
x,6,5,3,4,3 (x43121)
x,x,1,3,4,3 (xx1243)
x,6,8,0,8,6 (x13.42)
x,x,x,8,8,6 (xxx231)
x,6,8,0,4,6 (x24.13)
1,1,1,x,4,3 (111x32)
1,1,1,0,x,3 (123.x4)
1,x,1,3,4,3 (1x1243)
1,1,x,3,4,3 (11x243)
x,6,x,3,4,3 (x3x121)
x,6,8,x,8,6 (x12x31)
x,6,8,0,8,x (x12.3x)
x,6,x,8,8,6 (x1x231)
x,6,x,0,4,6 (x2x.13)
1,1,x,0,4,3 (12x.43)
1,1,5,x,4,3 (114x32)
x,6,x,0,8,6 (x1x.32)
x,6,5,x,4,6 (x32x14)
x,6,5,x,8,6 (x21x43)
x,6,5,8,x,6 (x214x3)
1,1,1,0,x,x (123.xx)
1,1,1,x,x,3 (111xx2)
x,6,x,0,x,6 (x1x.x2)
1,1,x,x,4,3 (11xx32)
1,1,x,0,x,3 (12x.x3)
x,6,x,x,8,6 (x1xx21)
x,6,5,x,x,6 (x21xx3)
1,1,5,x,x,3 (113xx2)
x,6,8,x,8,x (x12x3x)
1,x,x,3,4,3 (1xx243)
1,1,x,0,x,x (12x.xx)
1,1,5,x,x,x (112xxx)
1,1,x,x,x,3 (11xxx2)

Quick Summary

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

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in Drop B 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 Drop B 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 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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