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

Short answer: C° is a C Diminished chord with the notes C, E♭, G♭. In Alex 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 7-String Guitar

C°, Cmb5, Cmo5, Cdim, CDiminished

Notes: C, E♭, G♭

x,x,9,10,8,x,x (xx231xx)
x,x,9,10,x,x,11 (xx12xx3)
x,x,6,10,x,7,x (xx13x2x)
x,10,9,x,8,x,x (x32x1xx)
x,10,9,x,x,x,11 (x21xxx3)
x,10,6,x,x,7,x (x31xx2x)
6,10,9,x,x,x,x (132xxxx)
9,10,6,x,x,x,x (231xxxx)
9,x,x,10,8,x,x (2xx31xx)
9,10,x,x,8,x,x (23xx1xx)
6,x,9,10,x,x,x (1x23xxx)
9,x,6,10,x,x,x (2x13xxx)
6,x,x,10,x,7,x (1xx3x2x)
9,10,x,x,x,x,11 (12xxxx3)
9,x,x,10,x,x,11 (1xx2xx3)
6,10,x,x,x,7,x (13xxx2x)

Quick Summary

  • The C° chord contains the notes: C, E♭, G♭
  • In Alex tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: Cmb5, Cmo5, C dim, C Diminished
  • 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 Diminished chord. It contains the notes C, E♭, G♭. On 7-String Guitar in Alex tuning, there are 16 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 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 7-String Guitar?

In Alex 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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