Gitarist OkuluC chordC major
C (C major) has a bright, happy, open sound. Notes: C – E – G.
How to play C
- String 6: not played
- String 5: fret 3, finger 3 (ring)
- String 4: fret 2, finger 2 (middle)
- String 3: open
- String 2: fret 1, finger 1 (index)
- String 1: open
× muted string · ○ open string · numbers are fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
💻 Learn it by playing in the app
Open the app →The chord check listens and tells you which string is muted
Chord structure
| Note | C | E | G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1 (root) | 3 (major 3rd) | 5 (perfect 5th) |
Other ways to play C
Open position
Fret 3 · A shape
Fret 5 · G shape
Fret 8 · E shape
Fret 10 · D shape
Tips
- Press with your fingertips as close to the fret as you can; you need less force for a clean sound.
- Pick each string on its own and listen for muted strings; a finger touching the next string is the usual cause.
- Press, release, press again: if you can form C cleanly 20 times in a minute, you have it.