GUITAR CHORD GUIDE

C Guitar Chord

The C chord is a C major chord containing C, E, G.

How to play the C chord

Each diagram runs from the low E string on the left to the high E string on the right. A circle means play the open string and × means mute it.

C×
Recommended shapex · 3 · 2 · 0 · 1 · 0
C×
Open-position alternativex · 3 · 5 · 0 · 5 · 0
C8fr××
Position near fret 88 · x · x · 0 · 8 · 0

Notes in the C chord

C · E · G

Practising the C chord

Start with the recommended shape. Pick each indicated string separately, correct muted or buzzing notes, then strum slowly. Add an alternative voicing after the first shape feels comfortable.

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