C° Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Drop B tuning, there are 31 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished

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How to Play C° on Guitar

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

x,6,4,2,4,2 (x42131)
x,x,1,2,4,2 (xx1243)
x,x,x,8,7,5 (xxx321)
1,0,1,2,x,2 (1.23x4)
x,x,1,2,x,2 (xx12x3)
1,x,1,2,4,2 (1x1243)
1,0,4,2,x,2 (1.42x3)
x,6,x,2,4,2 (x3x121)
1,0,x,2,4,2 (1.x243)
x,6,4,2,x,2 (x321x1)
1,0,1,x,4,2 (1.2x43)
1,0,4,2,x,5 (1.32x4)
x,6,7,x,7,5 (x23x41)
x,6,4,2,x,5 (x421x3)
x,6,x,8,7,5 (x2x431)
x,6,4,8,x,5 (x314x2)
1,x,1,2,x,2 (1x12x3)
1,0,4,2,x,x (1.32xx)
1,0,x,2,x,2 (1.x2x3)
1,0,1,x,x,2 (1.2xx3)
x,6,7,x,7,x (x12x3x)
x,6,4,2,x,x (x321xx)
1,0,x,x,4,2 (1.xx32)
x,6,x,2,x,2 (x2x1x1)
1,x,x,2,4,2 (1xx243)
1,x,4,2,x,2 (1x42x3)
x,6,x,x,7,5 (x2xx31)
1,x,4,2,x,5 (1x32x4)
1,0,x,x,x,2 (1.xxx2)
1,x,x,2,x,2 (1xx2x3)
1,x,4,2,x,x (1x32xx)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Drop B tuning, there are 31 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on Guitar?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On Guitar in Drop B tuning, there are 31 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Guitar?

To play C° on in Drop B tuning, use one of the 31 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 31 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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