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C major chord (C)

C has 3 notes: C E G. Its formula is 1 3 5.

Degree135
NoteCEG

How to play C on guitar

Every shape from open position up the neck. Amber dots are the root; the numbers under each box are the chord degrees. Press a button to hear it.

  • C shape

    Open position

    ×

  • A shape

    Fret 3

    ×

  • G shape

    Fret 5

    5

  • E shape

    Fret 8

    8

  • D shape

    Fret 10

    10××

  • C shape

    Fret 12

    12×
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Scales to play over C

Other C chords

The same chord in every key

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