C Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Standard D Tuning

Short answer: C is a C Major chord with the notes C, E, G. In Standard D tuning, there are 30 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,0,2,3,2 (xx.132)
x,x,x,11,10,10 (xxx211)
x,0,0,11,10,10 (x..312)
x,x,0,7,7,5 (xx.231)
x,x,0,11,10,10 (xx.312)
x,x,0,2,x,2 (xx.1x2)
10,0,0,11,10,x (1..32x)
x,0,0,11,x,10 (x..2x1)
x,x,0,x,7,5 (xx.x21)
x,5,0,x,7,5 (x1.x32)
x,5,0,2,x,2 (x3.1x2)
x,9,0,x,10,10 (x1.x23)
x,0,0,x,7,10 (x..x12)
x,9,0,7,x,5 (x3.2x1)
2,x,0,2,3,x (1x.23x)
10,0,0,11,x,x (1..2xx)
2,5,0,2,x,x (13.2xx)
5,5,0,x,7,x (12.x3x)
5,x,0,7,7,x (1x.23x)
10,9,0,x,10,x (21.x3x)
10,0,0,x,7,x (2..x1x)
10,x,0,11,10,x (1x.32x)
5,9,0,7,x,x (13.2xx)
x,9,x,x,10,10 (x1xx23)
x,9,0,x,x,5 (x2.xx1)
2,x,0,2,x,x (1x.2xx)
5,9,0,x,x,x (12.xxx)
10,x,x,11,10,x (1xx21x)
5,x,0,x,7,x (1x.x2x)
10,9,x,x,10,x (21xx3x)

Quick Summary

  • The C chord contains the notes: C, E, G
  • In Standard D tuning, there are 30 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 Standard D tuning, there are 30 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C on Guitar?

To play C on in Standard D tuning, use one of the 30 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 Standard D tuning, there are 30 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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