C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Drop B (7-String) Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Drop B (7-String) 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,x,8,8,x,x,10 (xx11xx2)
x,x,8,x,9,x,6 (xx2x3x1)
x,x,8,x,x,11,10 (xx1xx32)
x,10,8,8,x,x,x (x211xxx)
x,6,8,x,9,x,x (x12x3xx)
x,10,8,x,x,11,x (x21xx3x)
x,6,8,x,x,x,10 (x12xxx3)
x,10,8,x,x,x,6 (x32xxx1)
8,10,x,8,x,x,x (12x1xxx)
8,6,5,x,x,x,x (321xxxx)
5,6,8,x,x,x,x (123xxxx)
8,x,x,8,x,x,10 (1xx1xx2)
8,6,x,x,9,x,x (21xx3xx)
8,x,5,x,x,x,6 (3x1xxx2)
8,10,x,x,x,11,x (12xxx3x)
5,x,8,x,x,x,6 (1x3xxx2)
8,x,x,x,9,x,6 (2xxx3x1)
8,x,x,x,x,11,10 (1xxxx32)
8,10,x,x,x,x,6 (23xxxx1)
8,6,x,x,x,x,10 (21xxxx3)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Drop B (7-String) 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 Drop B (7-String) tuning, there are 20 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in Drop B (7-String) 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 Drop B (7-String) 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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