C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in JC Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In JC tuning, there are 33 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

x,x,8,9,10,10 (xx1234)
x,x,x,9,10,10 (xxx123)
x,10,8,9,10,x (x3124x)
x,7,8,9,10,x (x1234x)
x,10,8,9,7,x (x4231x)
x,10,x,9,10,10 (x2x134)
x,10,8,9,x,10 (x312x4)
x,x,8,9,10,x (xx123x)
x,10,8,x,7,10 (x32x14)
x,10,x,9,7,10 (x3x214)
x,7,8,x,10,10 (x12x34)
x,7,x,9,10,10 (x1x234)
10,10,8,9,x,x (3412xx)
10,10,x,9,10,x (23x14x)
10,x,8,9,10,x (3x124x)
x,10,8,9,x,x (x312xx)
10,7,x,9,10,x (31x24x)
10,10,x,9,7,x (34x21x)
10,7,8,x,10,x (312x4x)
10,10,8,x,7,x (342x1x)
10,10,x,9,x,10 (23x1x4)
10,x,x,9,10,10 (2xx134)
10,10,x,x,7,10 (23xx14)
10,7,x,x,10,10 (21xx34)
x,10,8,x,7,x (x32x1x)
x,7,8,x,10,x (x12x3x)
x,10,x,9,x,10 (x2x1x3)
x,7,x,x,10,10 (x1xx23)
x,10,x,x,7,10 (x2xx13)
10,10,x,9,x,x (23x1xx)
10,x,x,9,10,x (2xx13x)
10,7,x,x,10,x (21xx3x)
10,10,x,x,7,x (23xx1x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In JC tuning, there are 33 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 JC tuning, there are 33 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in JC tuning, use one of the 33 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 JC tuning, there are 33 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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