C Major Chord (C)

One of the first open chords every guitarist learns — bright and happy.

Finger positions

low E (6th): muted; A (5th): fret 3 (finger 3); D (4th): fret 2 (finger 2); G (3rd): open; B (2nd): fret 1 (finger 1); high E (1st): open

Tip

Keep your fingers arched so the open G and high E ring clearly. Don't let finger 3 mute the D string.

Songs that use C

• Let It Be — The Beatles
• Country Roads — John Denver

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