C° Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop C# / D# Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 6 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,x,11,9,8,x (xx321x)
x,10,11,9,x,x (x231xx)
x,7,11,x,8,x (x13x2x)
11,10,x,9,x,x (32x1xx)
11,x,x,9,8,x (3xx21x)
11,7,x,x,8,x (31xx2x)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 6 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 C# / D# tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Guitar?

To play C° on in Drop C# / D# tuning, use one of the 6 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 C# / D# tuning, there are 6 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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