C chord on Balalaika – Contrabass (EAD)
in Contrabass (EAD) tuning
C
Major
Notes:C · E · G
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Fingerings (5)
C shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 3 5 | – 1 2 | E C G | medium | |
| 3 3 2 | 2 3 1 | G C E | easy | |
| 8 7 5 | 3 2 1 | C E G | medium | |
| 0 10 10 | – 1 2 | E G C | easy | |
| 12 10 10 | 3 1 2 | E G C | medium |
The C chord (Major) is built from the notes C, E, G. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika – Contrabass (EAD) generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the C chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | C |
| 3 | 4 | E |
| 5 | 7 | G |
More C chords
Other roots
See C in another tuning
What notes make up the C chord?
C is a Major chord built from the notes C, E, G.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.