C Guitar Chord
See the C guitar chord shape, fingering, and chord tones (C · E · G) for standard EADGBE tuning.
How to play C
Start with the first open position shown for C. The first string (high E) is at the top, the sixth string (low E) is at the bottom, and numbers inside the markers show left-hand fingering.
Available shapes
Chord tones
C · E · G
Intervals
R · M3 · P5
Frequently asked questions
How do you play C on guitar?
Start with the first open position shown for C. The first string (high E) is at the top, the sixth string (low E) is at the bottom, and numbers inside the markers show left-hand fingering.
What notes are in C?
C: C · E · G. Intervals: R · M3 · P5.
What tuning does this diagram use?
It uses standard guitar tuning, E–A–D–G–B–E from the sixth string to the first. It does not use Drop D or another alternate tuning.