C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in midwest Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In midwest tuning, there are 20 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

x,7,8,10,x,8 (x124x3)
x,10,8,7,11,x (x3214x)
x,7,8,10,11,x (x1234x)
x,10,8,7,x,8 (x421x3)
x,7,x,10,11,8 (x1x342)
x,10,x,7,11,8 (x3x142)
10,10,8,7,x,x (3421xx)
10,7,8,10,x,x (3124xx)
x,7,8,10,x,x (x123xx)
x,10,8,7,x,x (x321xx)
10,10,x,7,11,x (23x14x)
10,7,x,10,11,x (21x34x)
10,7,x,10,x,8 (31x4x2)
10,10,x,7,x,8 (34x1x2)
x,10,x,7,x,8 (x3x1x2)
x,7,x,10,x,8 (x1x3x2)
x,7,x,10,11,x (x1x23x)
x,10,x,7,11,x (x2x13x)
10,7,x,10,x,x (21x3xx)
10,10,x,7,x,x (23x1xx)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In midwest tuning, there are 20 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 midwest tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in midwest tuning, use one of the 20 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 midwest tuning, there are 20 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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