26 de October de 2022
In this article I will explain how to build and play the C chord in all its variations and instruments (guitar, ukulele and piano) in a very simple way.
C chord [Musical explanation]
🙏 Before we dive into how to build the C chord on guitar, let me ask you for 2 minutes to explain to you the theory behind it:
First of all, the C triad chord, like any other chord, can be major or minor.
Likewise, if we add its seventh we would obtain the C seventh chord (tetrad):
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C Major Chord
The D major chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: major triad.
- Formule: 1 3 5.
- Music notes: C (1) E (3) G (5).
- Chords to play with: IV (F) y V (G).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
C Minor Chord (Cm)
The C minor chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: minor triad.
- Formule: 1 ♭3 5.
- Music notes: C (1) E♭ (♭3) G (5).
- Chords to play with: iv (Fm) y v (Gm).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
C Major Seventh Chord (Cmaj7)
The C major 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: tetrad.
- Formule: 1 3 5 7.
- Music notes: C (1) E (3) G (5) B (7).
- Chords to play with: IVmaj7 (Fmaj7) y V7 (G7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
C Dominant Seventh Chord (C7)
The C dominant 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: major tetrad.
- Formule: 1 3 5 ♭7.
- Music notes: C (1) E (3) G (5) B♭ (♭7).
- Chords to play with: IVmaj7 (Fmaj7) y V7 (Gm7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
C Minor Seventh Chord (Cm7)
The C minor 7th chord is defined by the following notes:
- Type: tetrad.
- Formule: 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
- Music notes: C (1) E♭ (♭3) G (5) B♭ (♭7).
- Chords to play with: v (Gm7).
Which presents the following diagram on the guitar:
Ukulele
Piano
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