C Major Guitar Chord

also known as Cmaj, CM

  • your first finger goes on the first fret of the second string
  • your second finger goes on the second fret of the fourth string
  • your third finger goes on the third fret of the fifth string
  • the first and third strings are open
  • the sixth string is muted
Diagram of a C major guitar chord at the open position

Notes in a C Major Guitar chord

Root : C

3rd : E

5th : G