C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open A Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Open A tuning, there are 20 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,10,11,8,7,x (x3421x)
x,7,11,8,10,x (x1423x)
x,7,x,8,10,11 (x1x234)
x,7,11,x,10,11 (x13x24)
x,10,x,8,7,11 (x3x214)
x,10,11,x,7,11 (x23x14)
8,10,x,8,7,x (24x31x)
8,7,x,8,10,x (21x34x)
8,7,11,x,10,x (214x3x)
8,10,11,x,7,x (234x1x)
x,7,x,8,10,x (x1x23x)
x,10,x,8,7,x (x3x21x)
8,10,x,x,7,11 (23xx14)
8,7,x,x,10,11 (21xx34)
x,10,11,x,7,x (x23x1x)
x,7,11,x,10,x (x13x2x)
x,10,x,x,7,11 (x2xx13)
x,7,x,x,10,11 (x1xx23)
8,10,x,x,7,x (23xx1x)
8,7,x,x,10,x (21xx3x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Open A tuning, there are 20 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 Open A tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in Open A tuning, use one of the 20 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 Open A tuning, there are 20 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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