C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop C# / D# Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 6 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,11,10,9,x (xx321x)
x,11,11,10,x,x (x231xx)
x,8,11,x,9,x (x13x2x)
11,11,x,10,x,x (23x1xx)
11,x,x,10,9,x (3xx21x)
11,8,x,x,9,x (31xx2x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 6 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 Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 6 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in Drop C# / D# tuning, use one of the 6 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 Drop C# / D# tuning, there are 6 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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