C° Mandola Chord — Chart and Tabs in Forths Tuning

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Forths tuning, there are 14 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

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

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How to Play C° on Mandola

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

0,1,2,0 (.12.)
0,1,5,0 (.12.)
0,7,8,0 (.12.)
0,1,5,3 (.132)
0,10,8,0 (.21.)
0,7,5,3 (.321)
x,7,8,0 (x12.)
0,10,8,9 (.312)
x,7,5,3 (x321)
0,1,x,0 (.1x.)
0,x,8,0 (.x1.)
0,1,5,x (.12x)
0,x,5,3 (.x21)
0,10,8,x (.21x)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Forths tuning, there are 14 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandola fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C° chord on Mandola?

C° is a C Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On Mandola in Forths tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C° on Mandola?

To play C° on in Forths tuning, use one of the 14 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 Mandola?

In Forths tuning, there are 14 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♭.