C° Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Em7 Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Em7 tuning, there are 16 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,x,8,7,8 (xxx213)
x,x,10,11,x,11 (xx12x3)
x,8,x,x,7,8 (x2xx13)
x,8,x,11,x,8 (x1x2x1)
x,11,x,8,x,8 (x2x1x1)
x,11,10,x,x,11 (x21xx3)
11,11,10,x,x,x (231xxx)
8,11,x,8,x,x (12x1xx)
8,8,x,11,x,x (11x2xx)
8,x,x,8,7,x (2xx31x)
8,8,x,x,7,x (23xx1x)
11,x,10,11,x,x (2x13xx)
11,11,x,x,x,8 (23xxx1)
8,11,x,x,x,11 (12xxx3)
8,x,x,11,x,11 (1xx2x3)
11,x,x,11,x,8 (2xx3x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Em7 tuning, there are 16 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 Em7 tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Guitar?

To play C° on in Em7 tuning, use one of the 16 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 Em7 tuning, there are 16 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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