How do I play a C major chord on guitar?
Fretting the 5th string at the 3rd fret, 4th string at the 2nd fret, and 2nd string at the 1st fret.
An C major chord can be played on the guitar (acoustic or electric) by fretting three notes and playing the 3rd string open. The high and low E strings should both be muted.
Vertical lines indicate strings / Horizontal lines indicate fret separators / Blue dots indicate fretted notes / Yellow numbers indicate finger used / Gray numbers indicate fret/ Hollow blue circles indicate open notes
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Written by Bobby Kittleberger on Lessons & Chords
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