C Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in th Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In th tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on Bass

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

4,2,0,2 (31.2)
0,2,4,2 (.132)
7,11,0,7 (13.2)
0,11,7,7 (.312)
7,7,0,11 (12.3)
7,11,0,11 (12.3)
0,7,7,11 (.123)
0,11,7,11 (.213)
4,2,0,x (21.x)
0,2,4,x (.12x)
4,x,0,2 (2x.1)
0,x,4,2 (.x21)
7,11,0,x (12.x)
0,11,7,x (.21x)
7,x,0,11 (1x.2)
0,x,7,11 (.x12)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In th tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on Bass?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On Bass in th tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Bass?

To play C on in th tuning, use one of the 16 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 Bass?

In th tuning, there are 16 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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