C#° Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard E Tuning

Short answer: C#° is a C# Diminished chord with the notes C♯, E, G. In Standard E tuning, there are 28 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished

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How to Play C#° on Guitar

C#°, C#mb5, C#mo5, C#dim, C#Diminished

Notes: C♯, E, G

x,x,x,9,8,9 (xxx213)
x,x,11,9,8,9 (xx4213)
9,10,11,9,x,9 (1231x1)
x,10,11,9,x,9 (x231x1)
x,7,x,9,8,9 (x1x324)
x,7,x,6,8,9 (x2x134)
x,10,x,9,8,9 (x4x213)
x,10,11,9,8,x (x3421x)
x,7,11,9,8,x (x1432x)
x,x,11,9,8,x (xx321x)
x,7,11,x,8,9 (x14x23)
9,10,11,9,x,x (1231xx)
9,10,x,9,x,9 (12x1x1)
9,7,x,9,8,x (31x42x)
9,7,x,6,8,x (42x13x)
x,10,x,9,x,9 (x2x1x1)
9,10,x,9,8,x (24x31x)
9,x,x,9,8,9 (2xx314)
x,7,x,6,8,x (x2x13x)
9,7,x,x,8,9 (31xx24)
x,10,11,9,x,x (x231xx)
9,x,11,9,8,x (2x431x)
9,7,11,x,8,x (314x2x)
x,7,x,x,8,9 (x1xx23)
x,7,11,x,8,x (x13x2x)
9,10,x,9,x,x (12x1xx)
9,x,x,9,8,x (2xx31x)
9,7,x,x,8,x (31xx2x)

Quick Summary

  • The C#° chord contains the notes: C♯, E, G
  • In Standard E tuning, there are 28 voicings available
  • Also written as: C#mb5, C#mo5, 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 Standard E tuning, there are 28 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C#° on Guitar?

To play C#° on in Standard E tuning, use one of the 28 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 Standard E tuning, there are 28 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 C#mb5, C#mo5, C# dim, C# Diminished. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C♯, E, G.