C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in DGDGBD Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In DGDGBD tuning, there are 17 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,10,9,8,10 (xx3214)
x,x,x,9,8,10 (xxx213)
x,9,10,9,8,x (x2431x)
x,9,x,9,8,10 (x2x314)
x,9,10,x,8,10 (x23x14)
x,x,10,9,8,x (xx321x)
10,9,x,9,8,x (42x31x)
10,9,10,x,8,x (324x1x)
10,x,10,9,8,x (3x421x)
10,9,x,x,8,10 (32xx14)
10,x,x,9,8,10 (3xx214)
x,9,10,x,8,x (x23x1x)
x,5,x,9,8,x (x1x32x)
x,9,x,5,8,x (x3x12x)
x,9,x,x,8,10 (x2xx13)
10,x,x,9,8,x (3xx21x)
10,9,x,x,8,x (32xx1x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In DGDGBD tuning, there are 17 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 DGDGBD tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in DGDGBD tuning, use one of the 17 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 DGDGBD tuning, there are 17 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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