C 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) 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 5-String Guitar

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

x,3,2,0,1 (x32.1)
x,3,5,0,5 (x12.3)
x,3,2,0,5 (x21.3)
x,3,5,5,5 (x1234)
10,7,10,0,8 (314.2)
x,x,10,9,8 (xx321)
x,3,2,0,x (x21.x)
x,3,x,0,5 (x1x.2)
10,7,10,0,x (213.x)
x,3,5,x,5 (x12x3)
10,10,10,9,x (2341x)
10,7,x,0,8 (31x.2)
10,10,x,9,8 (34x21)
10,x,10,9,8 (3x421)
10,7,10,x,8 (314x2)
10,7,x,9,8 (41x32)
10,7,x,0,x (21x.x)
10,10,x,9,x (23x1x)
10,x,x,9,8 (3xx21)
10,7,x,x,8 (31xx2)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 20 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on 5-String Guitar?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On 5-String Guitar in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on 5-String Guitar?

To play C on in Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) 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 5-String Guitar?

In Drop D Low 5 (DADGB) 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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