C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in a fifths Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In a fifths tuning, there are 35 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

3,3,1,1,3 (23114)
3,0,1,1,3 (3.124)
3,3,5,6,3 (11231)
3,3,5,6,6 (11234)
x,x,1,1,3 (xx112)
3,0,5,1,3 (2.413)
3,0,5,6,6 (1.234)
x,8,8,10,11 (x1123)
x,8,5,6,6 (x4123)
x,8,8,10,6 (x2341)
3,0,1,1,x (3.12x)
3,x,1,1,3 (2x113)
3,3,5,x,3 (112x1)
3,0,x,1,3 (2.x13)
3,3,x,6,3 (11x21)
3,3,5,6,x (1123x)
3,3,x,1,3 (23x14)
3,3,1,x,3 (231x4)
3,0,5,1,x (2.31x)
3,3,5,x,6 (112x3)
3,3,5,1,x (2341x)
3,0,x,6,6 (1.x23)
3,0,5,x,6 (1.2x3)
3,x,5,1,3 (2x413)
3,x,5,6,6 (1x234)
x,8,8,10,x (x112x)
x,8,5,x,6 (x31x2)
x,8,x,10,6 (x2x31)
3,3,x,x,3 (11xx1)
3,3,5,x,x (112xx)
3,0,x,1,x (2.x1x)
3,x,x,1,3 (2xx13)
3,x,5,1,x (2x31x)
3,0,x,x,6 (1.xx2)
3,x,5,x,6 (1x2x3)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In a fifths tuning, there are 35 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 a fifths tuning, there are 35 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in a fifths tuning, use one of the 35 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 a fifths tuning, there are 35 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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