CURRENT CHORD
C
Major
Formula1 · 3 · 5
FRETBOARD
C
×6 · E
5 · A
4 · D
○3 · G
2 · B
○1 · e
1
C
2
E
3
C
4
5
Dots show note names · × mute · ○ open
FINGER PLACEMENT
Build it string by string
- 6 · EMute this string
- 5 · AFret 3 · finger 3 · C
- 4 · DFret 2 · finger 2 · E
- 3 · GPlay open · G
- 2 · BFret 1 · finger 1 · C
- 1 · ePlay open · E
Practice cue
Place the lowest root first, add each fretted note, then release pressure without lifting away. Strum slowly and listen for six distinct responses.
Alternative voicings
Same harmony, a different register and hand shape.