Cmaj Guitar Chords Explained | C Major
The intervals composing the Cmaj chord are Root, Major Third, and Perfect Fifth
The C Major chord is spelled in the following ways:
- C Major
- C Maj
- C M
- C Major Triad
- Cmaj
The C Major chord is made up of the notes C, E, and G
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Accessible C maj chord text-based diagrams, for blind and visually-impaired people
C maj chord Notes:
C E G
How the Major chord is built:
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How To Play The C Major chord on guitar
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Barre Movable
Position 3
Barre Movable
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Open
Position 6
Barre Movable
Position 7
Open
Position 8
Open
Position 9
Movable
Position 10
Open
Position 11
Barre Movable
Position 12
Movable
Position 13
Barre Movable
Position 14
Movable
Position 15
Barre Movable
Position 16
Open
Position 17
Open
Position 18
Open
How to construct the C maj chord on guitar
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.
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