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C major (C) Guitar Chord

The C major chord is absolutely essential for every guitarist to learn, so check out the C major graphic. It contains a C major chord chart, tablature, and image designed to help you master this chord today.

C Chord Chart

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C major Guitar Chord

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
Too lazy to play the full "C" chord? No problem. This variation is a lot easier to play.

C Chord Chart

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C major Guitar Chord

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This is the "C" major barre chord held in the "A" barre chord shape.

C Chord Chart

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C major Guitar Chord

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This is a variation of the C major barre chord.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This is a variation of the C major chord.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This is an alternate way to finger the C major barre chord using the "A shape."

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This voicing of C major features a barre played by the third finger at the 5th fret.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This is a "spread" voicing for C major. This chord is used in the verse to "Scar Tissue" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This voicing of "open" C major omits the high E string.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This three string C chord is played in third position.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
This C major triad features the fifth of the chord (G) in the bass.

C Chord Chart

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"0" indicates that the open string should be played.
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