C Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Open E tuning, there are 27 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on Banjo

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

8,8,8,9,8 (11121)
8,8,8,5,5 (23411)
8,5,8,5,8 (21314)
x,8,8,9,8 (x1121)
x,8,8,5,5 (x2311)
x,5,8,5,8 (x1213)
x,x,8,9,8 (xx121)
x,8,8,9,5 (x2341)
x,5,8,9,8 (x1243)
8,8,8,9,x (1112x)
8,8,x,9,8 (11x21)
8,x,8,9,8 (1x121)
8,8,x,5,5 (23x11)
8,5,x,5,8 (21x13)
x,8,8,9,x (x112x)
x,8,x,5,5 (x2x11)
x,5,x,5,8 (x1x12)
8,8,8,x,5 (234x1)
8,5,8,x,8 (213x4)
8,8,x,9,5 (23x41)
8,5,x,9,8 (21x43)
x,8,8,x,5 (x23x1)
x,5,8,x,8 (x12x3)
8,8,x,9,x (11x2x)
8,x,x,9,8 (1xx21)
8,8,x,x,5 (23xx1)
8,5,x,x,8 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Open E tuning, there are 27 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on Banjo?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 27 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Banjo?

To play C on in Open E tuning, use one of the 27 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 Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 27 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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