C Charango Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E 5 string Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Open E 5 string tuning, there are 36 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major

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How to Play C on Charango

C, CM, CΔ, Cmaj, CMajor

Notes: C, E, G

8,8,8,8,8 (11111)
8,8,0,8,8 (12.34)
x,x,8,8,8 (xx111)
8,8,0,8,5 (23.41)
8,5,0,8,8 (21.34)
8,8,0,4,8 (23.14)
8,5,0,4,8 (32.14)
8,8,0,4,5 (34.12)
x,1,3,4,5 (x1234)
8,8,0,11,8 (12.43)
8,8,8,8,x (1111x)
8,8,x,8,8 (11x11)
8,x,8,8,8 (1x111)
8,8,0,8,x (12.3x)
8,x,0,8,8 (1x.23)
8,8,0,x,8 (12.x3)
8,8,0,4,x (23.1x)
8,5,0,x,8 (21.x3)
8,8,0,x,5 (23.x1)
8,x,0,4,8 (2x.13)
x,1,3,x,5 (x12x3)
8,8,x,8,5 (23x41)
8,5,x,8,8 (21x34)
8,5,8,x,8 (213x4)
8,8,8,x,5 (234x1)
8,8,0,11,x (12.3x)
8,8,x,4,5 (34x12)
8,5,x,4,8 (32x14)
8,x,0,11,8 (1x.32)
8,8,x,8,x (11x1x)
8,8,0,x,x (12.xx)
8,x,x,8,8 (1xx11)
8,x,0,x,8 (1x.x2)
8,8,x,x,5 (23xx1)
8,x,0,11,x (1x.2x)
8,5,x,x,8 (21xx3)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Open E 5 string tuning, there are 36 voicings available
  • Also written as: CM, CΔ, C maj, C Major
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Charango fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C chord on Charango?

C is a C Major chord. It contains the notes C, E, G. On Charango in Open E 5 string tuning, there are 36 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Charango?

To play C on in Open E 5 string tuning, use one of the 36 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 Charango?

In Open E 5 string tuning, there are 36 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.