C Mandolin Chord — Chart and Tabs in Irish Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Irish tuning, there are 48 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on Mandolin

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

x,x,x,x,x,3,2,5 (xxxxx213)
x,x,x,x,x,3,5,2 (xxxxx231)
x,x,x,x,3,x,5,2 (xxxx2x31)
x,x,x,x,3,x,2,5 (xxxx2x13)
x,5,5,2,3,x,2,x (x3412x1x)
x,5,5,2,x,3,2,x (x341x21x)
x,5,2,2,3,x,5,x (x3112x4x)
x,5,2,2,x,3,5,x (x311x24x)
x,5,2,2,3,x,x,5 (x3112xx4)
x,5,x,2,x,3,5,2 (x3x1x241)
x,5,x,2,x,3,2,5 (x3x1x214)
x,5,2,2,x,3,x,5 (x311x2x4)
x,5,x,2,3,x,5,2 (x3x12x41)
x,5,5,2,x,3,x,2 (x341x2x1)
x,5,5,2,3,x,x,2 (x3412xx1)
x,5,x,2,3,x,2,5 (x3x12x14)
0,5,2,x,3,x,5,x (.31x2x4x)
0,5,2,x,x,3,5,x (.31xx24x)
0,5,5,x,x,3,2,x (.34xx21x)
0,5,5,x,3,x,2,x (.34x2x1x)
x,x,2,x,3,x,5,x (xx1x2x3x)
x,x,5,x,x,3,2,x (xx3xx21x)
x,x,2,x,x,3,5,x (xx1xx23x)
x,x,5,x,3,x,2,x (xx3x2x1x)
x,5,2,x,x,3,5,x (x31xx24x)
x,5,2,x,3,x,5,x (x31x2x4x)
x,5,5,x,3,x,2,x (x34x2x1x)
x,5,5,x,x,3,2,x (x34xx21x)
0,5,x,x,3,x,2,5 (.3xx2x14)
0,5,5,x,3,x,x,2 (.34x2xx1)
0,5,x,x,3,x,5,2 (.3xx2x41)
0,5,x,x,x,3,5,2 (.3xxx241)
0,5,2,x,3,x,x,5 (.31x2xx4)
0,5,5,x,x,3,x,2 (.34xx2x1)
0,5,x,x,x,3,2,5 (.3xxx214)
0,5,2,x,x,3,x,5 (.31xx2x4)
x,x,2,x,x,3,x,5 (xx1xx2x3)
x,x,5,x,x,3,x,2 (xx3xx2x1)
x,x,5,x,3,x,x,2 (xx3x2xx1)
x,x,2,x,3,x,x,5 (xx1x2xx3)
x,5,2,x,x,3,x,5 (x31xx2x4)
x,5,2,x,3,x,x,5 (x31x2xx4)
x,5,x,x,3,x,2,5 (x3xx2x14)
x,5,5,x,3,x,x,2 (x34x2xx1)
x,5,x,x,x,3,5,2 (x3xxx241)
x,5,x,x,3,x,5,2 (x3xx2x41)
x,5,x,x,x,3,2,5 (x3xxx214)
x,5,5,x,x,3,x,2 (x34xx2x1)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Irish tuning, there are 48 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Mandolin fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on Mandolin?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On Mandolin in Irish tuning, there are 48 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Mandolin?

To play C on in Irish tuning, use one of the 48 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 Mandolin?

In Irish tuning, there are 48 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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