Cmaj Guitar Chords Explained | C Major
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Chord Description
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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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
Chord boxes are sorted from the easiest to the hardest. Learn how to read chord diagrams.
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Movable
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Movable
Position 6
Open
Position 7
Open
Position 8
Open
Position 9
Open
Position 10
Open
Position 11
Barre Movable
Position 12
Open
Position 13
Open
Position 14
Barre Movable
Position 15
Barre Movable
Position 16
Barre Movable
Position 17
Barre Movable
Position 18
Barre Movable
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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