C Major Chord (C)
Notes: C, E, G. Tap any diagram to hear it.
C
C on guitar
x-3-2-0-1-08-7-5-5-5-88-10-10-9-8-8Strings from low (left) to high (right). Numbers are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. × = don’t play, ○ = open string.
C on ukulele
0-0-0-30-7-8-712-12-12-10C on piano
Other C chords
Major chords in other keys
About the C Major chord
Major chords sound bright, stable and happy. They are the backbone of most songs. C is built from the root (C), major third (E), perfect fifth (G).
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C Major chord?
The C chord is made of C, E, G: the root, major third, perfect fifth.
How do you play C on guitar?
The most common fingering is x-3-2-0-1-0, from the low E string to the high E string (x = don’t play that string, 0 = open string).
How do you play C on piano?
Press C, E, G together. In root position the lowest note is C.