C 7-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Alex Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Alex tuning, there are 12 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on 7-String Guitar

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

x,x,10,10,9,x,x (xx231xx)
x,x,7,10,x,8,x (xx13x2x)
x,10,10,x,9,x,x (x23x1xx)
x,10,7,x,x,8,x (x31xx2x)
7,10,10,x,x,x,x (123xxxx)
10,10,7,x,x,x,x (231xxxx)
10,10,x,x,9,x,x (23xx1xx)
10,x,x,10,9,x,x (2xx31xx)
7,x,10,10,x,x,x (1x23xxx)
10,x,7,10,x,x,x (2x13xxx)
7,10,x,x,x,8,x (13xxx2x)
7,x,x,10,x,8,x (1xx3x2x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Alex tuning, there are 12 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 7-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on 7-String Guitar?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On 7-String Guitar in Alex tuning, there are 12 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on 7-String Guitar?

To play C on in Alex tuning, use one of the 12 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 7-String Guitar?

In Alex tuning, there are 12 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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