# C major

> C contains C, E, G. This is a Major fingering with its primary shape starting around fret 1.

## Quick facts

- Symbol: C
- Notes: C, E, G
- Quality: Major
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Base fret: 1

## Primary fingering

| String | Fret | Finger |
| --- | ---: | ---: |
| low E | x | — |
| A | 3 | 3 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| G | 0 | — |
| B | 1 | 1 |
| high e | 0 | — |

## Machine-readable notes

- Canonical page: https://openguitarchords.com/chords/c
- Site href: https://openguitarchords.com/chords/c