Guitar Chords Chart

Tip: Begin by selecting the root of the chord, then click 'Show all chords'.

Show All C Chords Chord Finder

C Major
Guitar Chord

 
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C
E
G
C
E
 
G
C
E
G
C
E
 
Fret: 8
C
G
C
E
G
C
 
Fret: 3
G
C
G
C
E
G
 
Fret: 3
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C
G
C
E
E
 
E
C
E
G
C
E
 
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C
E
G
C
G
 
Fret: 5
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-
G
C
E
C
 
Fret: 5
C
E
G
C
E
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Key

x = don't play string
o = play open string
If the same fingering appears for more than one string, place the finger flat on the fingerboard as a 'bar', so all the strings can sound.

See also the C Piano Chord

Examples of use
In major keys, major chords are found on the I, IV and V (1st, 4th and 5th) degrees of the scale.
In C major, that means C, F and G. These three chords form the basis of a huge number of popular songs.

C
F
G



In a minor key, a major chord is found on the III, V and VI (3rd, 5th and 6th) degrees of the scale.
For example, in F minor, there are major chords on Ab, Db and C

C







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