C major guitar chord (C)
A major chord is made of the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. It is the backbone of most songs: a clear, stable, bright sound.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 3
Position 3 fret 8
Position 4 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | root |
| E | major third |
| G | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 · C – E – G
A progression with this chord
The most common progression in pop music: thousands of songs are built on these four chords.