C 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 41 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

3,2,0,1,0 (32.1.)
3,5,0,5,0 (12.3.)
3,2,0,5,0 (21.3.)
3,5,0,1,0 (23.1.)
3,2,0,1,3 (32.14)
3,5,5,5,0 (1234.)
3,5,5,5,3 (12341)
3,5,5,1,0 (2341.)
3,5,0,5,3 (13.42)
3,2,0,5,3 (21.43)
x,10,9,8,0 (x321.)
x,x,5,5,3 (xx231)
x,10,9,8,8 (x3211)
x,x,5,8,0 (xx12.)
3,2,0,x,0 (21.x.)
3,5,0,x,0 (12.x.)
3,x,0,1,0 (2x.1.)
3,2,0,1,x (32.1x)
3,5,5,x,0 (123x.)
3,x,0,5,0 (1x.2.)
3,2,0,x,3 (21.x3)
3,5,0,5,x (12.3x)
3,5,x,5,0 (12x3.)
3,5,x,5,3 (12x31)
3,x,5,5,3 (1x231)
3,2,0,5,x (21.3x)
3,5,x,1,0 (23x1.)
3,2,x,1,3 (32x14)
3,5,5,5,x (1234x)
3,x,0,5,3 (1x.32)
3,2,5,x,3 (214x3)
3,2,x,5,3 (21x43)
x,10,x,8,0 (x2x1.)
x,10,9,8,x (x321x)
3,x,0,x,0 (1x.x.)
3,2,0,x,x (21.xx)
3,5,x,x,0 (12xx.)
3,x,0,5,x (1x.2x)
3,x,x,5,3 (1xx21)
3,2,x,x,3 (21xx3)
3,5,x,5,x (12x3x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 41 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 41 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on 5-String Guitar?

To play C on in Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, use one of the 41 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 Standard High 5 (ADGBE) tuning, there are 41 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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